famous German poet Johann Friedrich Schiller wrote mostly ballads, which are based on the legendary invested or mythological subjects - they give it works brightness and originality.No exception was the poem "The Glove".Schiller described the era of brave, strong knights and beautiful ladies, and although the times have long been in the past, the theme of works of German writer are still relevant and interesting to readers.
All ballads are filled with a special dramatic poet, hiding deep knowledge.Heroes they constantly have to prove their courage to the community and dedication to the homeland, to show generosity, courage, bravery and dedication.In many works of Schiller traced similarities with the works of Shakespeare - the great English playwright.You can with certainty say that Friedrich became his faithful follower.
based ballad "The Glove" Schiller put a real historical fact.The plot takes us back in the days of knights and ladies of the court.It may seem rather banal and unremarkable, but the author was able to show a real deeper meaning of the work, make the reader reflect on the situation, figure out who is right and who is wrong.The events that happened in the court of the French king in the XV century, says Schiller in his ballad - "Glove".
Summary of the works can be divided into several stages.Initially, the king and the aristocracy gathered to present to watch the fight between wild beasts.First on the scene fired a huge lion, which soon went to the sidelines.Then came a bold tiger, but seeing a stronger opponent did not get into trouble.Ran out after two leopard pounced on striped beast, but the terrible roar of a lion, and forced them to step aside.But wanted to know the continuation of the bloody spectacle ... Creating ballad "glove", Schiller wanted to emphasize human cruelty and callousness.
Among the spectators shone Kinigunda young beauty, wished to test the sincerity of feelings for her knight Delorzha, and at the same time have fun.Lady specially threw his glove at the scene, which fell right between predators.Kinigunda refers to a knight with an innocent request to bring the thing had dropped and thereby prove their loyalty.Delorzh understands that beauty did it on purpose, but do not comply with the request can not, because failure would undermine his reputation.With the ballad "The Glove" Schiller wanted to draw attention to how valuable human life.
Animals not touched Delorzha - he brought the glove to his lady, but her praise and recognition he did not want, as he realized that Kinigunda does not love him and appreciate his actions.Moreover, the arrogant beauty glove flew in the face.
basic sense of product - nothing could be more valuable than human life, and it is stupid to take risks for the sake of the whim of a spoiled girl.Despite the fact that so much time has passed, the ballad still attracts attention and makes sense to try to understand - the product of an eternal created Schiller ... Glove (translated Zhukovsky most accurate and understandable to the reader) as a symbolic part - the embodiment of the will of others, requiring ridiculousvictims and evidence of senseless feelings ... Reading ballad, could not help think about the true values of love and life.
