The Amblings: Wolfdietrich's Birth
Prince Hugdietrich disguises himself as a woman to win the imprisoned Princess Hildburg. Their son Wolfdietrich is born secretly and left among wolf cubs, but is rescued. The villain Sabene spreads lies about the prince's birth. After Hugdietrich dies, Sabene exiles the widow and usurps the throne.
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What You'll Learn
Comprehension
Describes Hugdietrich disguising himself as a woman to access the princess's tower
Cause & Consequence
Explains why Hugdietrich needed disguise: the princess was locked away
Meaning
Takes a position on why lies and slander are so dangerous to legitimacy
Evidence
Cites a specific passage (the disguise, the wolf rescue, Sabene's lies)
Defense
Maintains or thoughtfully revises their position under challenge
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