Genre
Fiction
Setting and Context
Set in 1164
Narrator and Point of View
Third-person narrative
Tone and Mood
Humorous and optimistic
Protagonist and Antagonist
The central character is Erec.
Major Conflict
The major conflict is when Erec is abused by a Knight called Yder and a dwarf ailing from a distant kingdom.
Climax
The climax comes when Erec wins a competition and marries Enide, later honoured by Guinevere.
Foreshadowing
Enide's love for him foreshadows the success of Erec in his fights and concurs.
Understatement
The fortunes of Erec and his wife, Enide, are understated. After the long-distance success, they are crowned King and Queen of Nantes, respectively.
Allusions
The story alludes to the power of love and determination to achieve the set objectives.
Imagery
The images of quality leadership dominate most parts of the book. For instance, King Arthur and Queen Guinevere are depicted as images of good leadership. Besides being good leaders, the King and the Queen are doing their best to discipline the upcoming leaders like Erec and Enide.
Paradox
The main paradox is that Erec and his wife are crowned King and Queen of Nantes upon their return.
Parallelism
N/A
Metonymy and Synecdoche
The quest for honor is used as a metonymy for appreciating the good work done.
Personification
N/A
