"Ywain: The Knight of the Lion"

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The writer of this paper analyzes de Troyes' Arthurian style romance and asserts that the writer uses the emotion of love as a represented and independent force, commanding a code of conduct very similar to that of proper religious behavior. This paper describes the plot, medieval setting and main characters in "Ywain: The Knight of the Lion." This paper contends that while the author wrote a story ostensibly about the power of love, this is also a cautionary tale about the power of power.

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"This episode in no way contradicts what has gone before.No sooner does Ywain make protestations of undying love, than he appears to forget that he is married, and sets off with his friend, in search of adventure. Even as he takes leave of his wife, he warns her that he may be not be able to return as soon as he intends. He stays away more than a year, and it is only when Lunete scolds him that he comes to his senses, realizing that he has broken his word, and in so doing, violated the code of honor.Ironically, he is far more concerned at losing his honor, than his lady love. To redeem himself in Laudine's eyes, Ywain sets off in search of a way to regain his honor."

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