The Lay Of The Werewolf Analysis

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In “The Lay of the Werewolf” by Marie de France, Bisclavret’s persona changes dramatically when he saw the knight at the king’s castle because Bisclavret is terrifying, vicious, and appalling afterwards. When Bisclavret saw the knight, he launched himself toward the knight and attempts to attack him by ripping him to shreds. Everyone in the king’s court and even the king were astonished by Bisclavret’s actions. It just wasn't like the docile and amiable Bisclavret everyone knew. Even though the king threatens Bisclavret, he still conspired to injure the knight. Everyone in the king’s court knew that the knight must’ve done something very horrendous to Bisclavret in order for him to act in such a horrifying way. When Bisclavret sees his ex-wife