In the medieval England of Arthur's youth (as described in "The Sword and the Stone"), characters are unable to distinguish between might and right and the only justification necessary for rule is force, as opposed to justice. Merlyn's early lessons for young Wart are vehicles to teach Arthur about the correct parameters for ruling they are to prepare Arthur to be a heroic and successful ruler.
In the novel, these two words are symbolic for the warring forces Arthur unsuccessfully attempts to control.
Throughout his rule, Arthur seeks to temper force and strength ('might') with justice ('right'). In The Once and Future King, Arthur is not depicted as a traditional heroic figure-the chivalrous, military hero-but as a political innovator.
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