1. In the opening of the romance, Chretien provides us with a proverb about value. The proverb explains that many times, we take things for granted and do not realize the pleasure that it gave us until it is gone. It also states that in order to make intelligent choices, they have to give themselves "free reign" (pg 37) to learn new things. They must experience many different things in order to form an opinion and make a wise decision. Chretien provides us with this prologue in the beginning of the story in order for the reader to understand what kind of problems might arise in the story. The proverb is there to warn us about the possible problems that might arise between the two main characters.
5. The scene in which Queen Guenevere is dressing Enide implies that although Erec is trying to dress Enide in nice clothes, she does not need them. Whatever Enide wears, she will always be the most beautiful woman, in Erec's eyes. Even though the first time Erec saw Enide was when she was wearing a worn out dress, he still noticed her for her beauty. He obsesses over how Enide needs new dresses and must look beautiful which puts into question whether or not Erec loves Enide for her looks or her personality. His obsession with getting new clothes for Enide is great, when Enide could really careless about what she wears.
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