Huon of Bordeaux: Disobedience and Punishment
Huon completes his quest and escapes with Rezia, but on the voyage home they break Oberon's command: they consummate their love before marriage. The magic fails. A storm wrecks their ship, separates them, and casts them into slavery. Oberon warned them - and now they must suffer the consequences of their disobedience.
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Comprehension
Notes that Huon completed his impossible quest with Oberon's help
Cause & Consequence
Explains why Oberon set this condition: testing patience, proving worthiness
Meaning
Takes a position on whether the punishment was fair or excessive
Evidence
Cites a specific passage (the command, the disobedience, the storm)
Defense
Maintains or thoughtfully revises their position under challenge
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