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Analysis: The Betrayal Of Bisclavret Life
The Betrayal of Bisclavret Life The poem emphasizes about a nobleman as well as a handsome man that lives in Brittany and he turned into a werewolf. Nevertheless, Bisclavret was loved by his wife Estimarble and many people that live in Brittany. Bisclavret life transformed into something different because of his wife he loves so dearly. I believe that Bisclavret transformation into a werewolf could be avoided. For this reason, his wife Estimarble did not take the time out to believe that harm could come to Bisclaveret and their love would be no more if he discloses where his clothes are. Nevertheless, Estimarble insists that Bisclavret tells her where to find the clothes and he is submissive to what she says. Estimarble did not stop to
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