Frithiof: Exile and Vengeance
Frithiof survives terrible storms sent by Helge's magic. He defeats the sea monsters and returns to find everything lost. In fury, he burns Balder's temple and becomes an outlaw. He goes into exile as a Viking, raiding and adventuring across the seas, trying to forget Ingeborg and the injustice done to him.
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Comprehension
Describes the terrible storms sent by Helge's magic
Cause & Consequence
Explains why Frithiof burned the temple: rage at injustice, revenge on Helge
Meaning
Takes a position on whether Frithiof's fury was justified
Evidence
Cites a specific passage (the burning, the outlawry, the Viking life)
Defense
Maintains or thoughtfully revises their position under challenge
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