The Lay Of The Werewolf
Jasmine Patel
Shep Broyles
English
July 17, 2015
Honors: The Lay of the Werewolf Being in a relationship is always difficult. Most relationships rely heavily on honesty and trust between the two people. The wife in “The Lay of the Werewolf” is innocent because she is very compassionate, loyal, and trustworthy to her husband. When Bisclavret revealed he was a monster, she was afraid of him. Even though there was no proof that he was a monster, she was wary of his character. In my opinion, Bisclavret was the one that was betraying the relationship and keeping secrets from her. This is an example of ethos because she believed that it was unethical to keep secrets the way he did.
The wife is also innocent because she spent many long nights worrying about her husband’s safety. “
She knew not where he went, nor on what errand. Neither did any of his house know the business which called him forth.” This quote shows that the wife had a strong emotional connection with her husband. She worried about him every minute he was gone. He would leave her without telling her where he was going. Keeping secrets in a relationship never ends well. This situation is an example of logos because her husband left her putting a strain on their bond.
Although both the husband and wife continue to stay loyal for a period of time, the wife becomes uneasy of the secret he kept for so long.
To continue, the facts show that the wife is innocent because of the actions of Bisclavret and how the wife responded to it. When Bisclavret left her for three days, the wife was determined to stay loyal and strong.
"Husband, right long and wearisome are the days that you spend away from your home. I rise from my bed in the morning, sick at heart, I know not why.
So fearful am I, lest you do aught to your loss, that I may not find any comfort.” This quote refers to pathos because it ties in emotion for the wife’s feelings. When she found out about his secret, she
Shep Broyles
English
July 17, 2015
Honors: The Lay of the Werewolf Being in a relationship is always difficult. Most relationships rely heavily on honesty and trust between the two people. The wife in “The Lay of the Werewolf” is innocent because she is very compassionate, loyal, and trustworthy to her husband. When Bisclavret revealed he was a monster, she was afraid of him. Even though there was no proof that he was a monster, she was wary of his character. In my opinion, Bisclavret was the one that was betraying the relationship and keeping secrets from her. This is an example of ethos because she believed that it was unethical to keep secrets the way he did.
The wife is also innocent because she spent many long nights worrying about her husband’s safety. “
She knew not where he went, nor on what errand. Neither did any of his house know the business which called him forth.” This quote shows that the wife had a strong emotional connection with her husband. She worried about him every minute he was gone. He would leave her without telling her where he was going. Keeping secrets in a relationship never ends well. This situation is an example of logos because her husband left her putting a strain on their bond.
Although both the husband and wife continue to stay loyal for a period of time, the wife becomes uneasy of the secret he kept for so long.
To continue, the facts show that the wife is innocent because of the actions of Bisclavret and how the wife responded to it. When Bisclavret left her for three days, the wife was determined to stay loyal and strong.
"Husband, right long and wearisome are the days that you spend away from your home. I rise from my bed in the morning, sick at heart, I know not why.
So fearful am I, lest you do aught to your loss, that I may not find any comfort.” This quote refers to pathos because it ties in emotion for the wife’s feelings. When she found out about his secret, she