Print
Word
PDF
|
This section contains 154 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) |
|
The Prisoner in the Oak, Chapter 1 Summary
Uwaine goes home to North Wales for a visit. Morgaine informs Uriens, who has been sick in bed with the lung fever for most of the winter, of Uwaine's impending visit. When Uwaine arrives, Morgaine discovers that Accolon is with him. Uwaine shows up with a festering injury that Morgaine attends to after their dinner. Morgaine cares for Uwaine and puts the king to sleep, then sneaks off to see Accolon in the night.
The Prisoner in the Oak, Chapter 1 Analysis
Morgaine sets up a liaison, the success of which is dependent upon it remaining completely secret. The elements of foreshadowing include the comments Morgaine makes to herself, pointing out how she does not do anything to shame her husband. However, the passion that ensues between her and Accolon indicates that this is not merely a one night stand; rather this is an ongoing relationship that is doomed.
(read more)|
This section contains 154 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) |
|
