Nibelungenlied | Short Essay Answer Key

Short Essay Answer Key

1. How does Dame Uta explain Kriemhild's dream?

When Kriemhild dreams that two eagles attack a falcon, Dame Uta says that it must mean that the falcon is a suitor who will be protected so that Kriemhild will not lose him.

2. Describe Siegfried.

Siegfried is young, good-looking, shameless, and carefree. When his father invites knights to try their hands against him, he fares well in the tournament. Siegfried does not involve himself in court affairs.

3. What does Siegfried hear about Kriemhild?

Siegfried hears about Kriemhild's beauty, her virtue, and her virgin pride, as well as the fact that suitors have come from all around to court her.

4. Describe Siegfried's fight with Ludeger.

Ludeger cuts a path to Siegfried as Siegfried and his men fight Gunther's men. Ludeger recognizes the crest on Siegfried's shield and agrees to be taken captive.

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