Wednesday, September 12, 2012
The Dauphin's Obsession With His Equestrian
Though I of all people should understand having a noticeable attachment to a horse, the Dauphin takes "attachment" to an entire new level. After comparing his steed to a Pegasus(a flying horse from Greek mythology) he claims that "It is a beast for Perseus"(the most famous of the demigods also from Greek mythology). These outlandish and arrogant boasts coupled with his interrupting the Constable and Orleans during their more modest boasting paints a picture of a selfish, arrogant, and rude prince. The Constable makes it clear he feels that way whereas Orleans is more neutral in the mater. However, looking at it from the Dauphin's point of view, England has proven that God is most likely on their side and the French are readying to battle against them. Perhaps the Dauphin is nervous and this is his way of dealing with his nerves. It is unlikely, but it is another way to consider the situation.
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Good job finding a new outlook on the Dauphin's reason for bragging about his horse.
ReplyDeleteI like your unique approach to this question and the way you related the question to both the play and your own personal life. I would like to see more reference to the play in the form of quotes or partial quotes.
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