The character of Yseut is much like the common stereotype given to maidens in the medieval times. She drinks the love potion, along with Tristan, and falls deeply in love with him. From then on, Yseut is incapable of living a life without Tristan. The story suddenly becomes the stereotypical love lorn maiden pining over a knight she cannot have. Of course, it is different because Yseut is married to Tristan's uncle and sleeps with Tristan at the same time. The character of Tristan is also very stereotypical to a knight in the medieval times. He is devoted to his king, King Mark, and is passionate, love lorn, and determined. The only flaw that Tristan possesses is his dishonesty to his uncle and king. In this story, King Mark is portrayed as a fool. His trust in his nephew and wife make a fool out of him to the whole kingdom.
In reading the first 6 chapters, I found that the story teaches us a lot about love conquering all. Despite all of the problems that Tristan and Yseut could run into in their love affair, they continue on with it. Their affair teaches us that no matter what circumstances, love comes first. This story also teaches us how easy it is to fall in love. Tristan and Yseut fall in love by the mere act of drinking "love potion."
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