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Hartman Von Aue: The Power Of Persuasion
The Power of Persuasion Hartmann von Aue’s “The Unfortunate Lord Henry/Heinrich” deals Lord Henry’s battle with Leprosy and his fight for life. He makes attempts to please God, including freeing himself of all worldly possessions. After disappointing doctor visits and a lack of miracle from God, he accepts his morbid fate and seeks refuge on a farm to live out his final years. A family of free peasants occupies and farms the land and Lord Henry takes particular interest in the young peasant girl. This innocent interest in the girl develops into a deep love and he soon asks the girl to be his bride. The Lord’s looming death is near and this is what essentially pulls the power of persuasion from the young girl.
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