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What motivated the Count de Lorge to jump into the lion's pit?
What motivated the Count de Lorge to jump into the lion's pit?
How did King Francis react to de Lorge's actions?
How did King Francis react to de Lorge's actions?
What does the lady expect to gain by dropping her glove?
What does the lady expect to gain by dropping her glove?
Which of the following best describes the theme of the poem?
Which of the following best describes the theme of the poem?
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What does the King imply by saying, 'No love, quoth he, but vanity, sets love a task like that'?
What does the King imply by saying, 'No love, quoth he, but vanity, sets love a task like that'?
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What motivates the lady to drop her glove during the royal event?
What motivates the lady to drop her glove during the royal event?
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Which line best illustrates the fierce nature of the lions during the fight?
Which line best illustrates the fierce nature of the lions during the fight?
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What does the phrase 'a wind went with their paws' imply about the lions?
What does the phrase 'a wind went with their paws' imply about the lions?
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What is the significance of the Count de Lorge's leap into the lion's pit?
What is the significance of the Count de Lorge's leap into the lion's pit?
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What does King Francis's statement reveal about his view on love and bravery?
What does King Francis's statement reveal about his view on love and bravery?
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Study Notes
The Glove and the Lions
- The poem tells the story of King Francis and his court watching a lion fight.
- Count de Lorge is in love with a lady at the court.
- The lady wants to test her lover's love and drops her glove into the lion enclosure to prove it to everyone.
- Count de Lorge, with a motive of vanity rather than love, bravely recovers the glove and throws it back at the lady.
- The king, impressed by the count’s bravery but not his motive, comments that vanity is not the same as love.
- The poem ends with the king recognizing the count’s audacity while dismissing his love.
The Setting
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The poem takes place at a royal event where King Francis is hosting a lion fight.
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This event is well-attended by nobles and ladies.
Key Characters
- King Francis: The king is described as being "hearty" and enjoying the spectacle of the lion fight.
- Count de Lorge: A nobleman present at the event, and the lover of a beautiful lady who is also in attendance.
- The Lady: The unnamed love interest of the Count de Lorge, is characterized by her "beauteous lively" nature, her smiling lips, and her "sharp bright eyes".
The Lion Fight
- The lions engage in a fierce battle, roaring and biting with incredible power.
- The scene is chaotic, with sand, mane, and bloody foam filling the air.
- The ferocity of the lions leads King Francis to comment that they are "better here than there".
The Glove Drop
- The lady, eager to test the Count’s love, decides to drop her glove into the lion's pit.
- Her goal is to force the Count to prove his love by retrieving the glove, hoping to gain glory from his daring act.
Count de Lorge's Action
- The Count quickly acts upon the lady's challenge, leaping into the lion's pit, retrieving the glove, and returning to his seat.
- Despite the danger, he achieves his goal with speed and skill.
The Significance of the Glove
- The Count, instead of returning the glove with love, throws it at the lady, directly in her face.
King Francis's Reaction
- The king, recognizing the true nature of the act, declares that the Count's actions were driven by vanity, rather than true love.
- The king's declaration suggests that he sees through the lady's manipulative game and recognizes the Count's true feelings.
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Description
Explore the themes and characters in 'The Glove and the Lions', a poem featuring King Francis, Count de Lorge, and a test of love through bravery. Discover how vanity and true love are contrasted in this narrative. Delve into the king's perspective on courage and motivations.
