Question

How does the poet build up his story? What is his purpose?

Answer 1

The poet begins by describing the royal court and the exciting lion fight. He then introduces the beautiful lady and her idea of testing her lover’s courage. The tension increases when De Lorge jumps into the lions' pit. The story ends with a surprising twist when he throws the glove back at the lady instead of praising her. Through this story, the poet teaches that true love is based on care and respect, not on pride, vanity, or showing off.