The Cid: Exile and Cowardice
King Alfonso exiles the Cid on false charges. In exile, the Cid conquers Valencia from the Moors, creating his own kingdom. Alfonso's jealousy fades, and he arranges the Cid's daughters to marry the Counts of Carrion - nobles who prove to be cowards. When a lion escapes, they hide while the Cid calmly leads it back to its cage. Their cowardice becomes a public humiliation.
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What You'll Learn
Comprehension
Notes that Alfonso exiled the Cid on false charges
Cause & Consequence
Explains how exile led to greater glory: the Cid conquered his own kingdom
Meaning
Takes a position on how the Cid responded to unjust exile
Evidence
Cites a specific passage (the exile, Valencia, the lion scene)
Defense
Maintains or thoughtfully revises their position under challenge
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