The Nibelungenlied: Kriemhild's Revenge Begins
Kriemhild mourns for years. Hagen steals and sinks her treasure in the Rhine. Thirteen years later, Etzel King of the Huns asks for her hand. His ambassador Rüdiger promises to help her gain revenge. She accepts, journeys to Hungary, marries Etzel, and bears a son. All the while, she plans to lure Hagen to his doom.
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Comprehension
Notes that Kriemhild mourned for years and refused to see Gunther or Hagen
Cause & Consequence
Explains why Hagen sank the treasure: to prevent Kriemhild from using it for revenge
Meaning
Takes a position on whether Kriemhild's revenge is understandable or has corrupted her
Evidence
Cites a specific passage (the sunken treasure, Rüdiger's promise, the long planning)
Defense
Maintains or thoughtfully revises their position under challenge
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