Dietrich von Bern: The Ice Queen and Warriors
Dietrich rescues the ice queen Virginal from the magician Ortgis and marries her. Warriors seek him out to test his fame: Heime is defeated and joins him; Wittich comes with the magic sword Mimung. Hildebrand secretly switches swords to protect Dietrich, but when discovered, he returns Mimung. Wittich defeats Dietrich fairly but joins him anyway.
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Comprehension
Describes Dietrich rescuing the ice queen Virginal from the magician
Cause & Consequence
Explains how Dietrich's growing fame attracted warriors who wanted to test themselves
Meaning
Takes a position on whether Hildebrand was right to cheat to protect Dietrich
Evidence
Cites a specific passage (the sword switch, the fair fight, joining service)
Defense
Maintains or thoughtfully revises their position under challenge
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