1. If the first part of the romance belongs to Erec, the second part most certainly belongs to Enide. How do we see her character emerging here? In what context do we finally get her name?
2. Enide also speaks for the first time in the text in this part of the romance. What are her first words? How do you interpret her speech? How does Erec interpret her speech? How do you explain his reaction? Why?
3. What do you think are Erec’s intentions in taking Enide on this journey? What kind of journey is this (from Erec’s perspective)? One of adventure? Self-discovery? Renewal? Something else? Point to specific scenes within the text to support your argument.
4. Look at Enide’s inner monologues in this portion of the text. What do her thoughts reveal about her? Why do you think the narrator allows us access to the secret thoughts of this woman?
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2. Enide first words are "Wretch, unhappy me! Why did I come here from my land?" She is unhappy because everybody is talking about how Erec has changed because of her and he does not battle or anything anymore because he is pretty much whipped by her. Erec hears what she is saying when he is sleeping and is unhappy with what he has heard her say and he wants to know why and then he finds out why she is moping and wants to show everyone that he is still the best knight in the land and starts a journey to leave his bed and show his skills off pretty much.
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