Setting:
- The story takes place in a medieval kingdom.
- The majority of the story takes place in the castle and surrounding lands.
- There is a sense of danger and mistrust in the setting, with the kingdom being under attack and the characters being wary of each other.
Character:
- The protagonist is the white knight, a fearless and loyal warrior.
- The antagonist is the black knight, a ruthless and cruel warrior.
- The other characters are the king, queen, and their court, who are all caught in the middle of the conflict between the white and black knights.
Theme:
- Loyalty and bravery are important qualities in a knight.
- Appearances can be deceiving, as the white knight is not the typical strong, imposing figure but ultimately prevails over the black knight.
- War and conflict can cause devastation and tragedy, even for those who are not directly involved.
Plot:
- The white knight is tasked with defeating the black knight, who has been terrorizing the kingdom and challenging any warriors to fight him.
- The white knight agrees to fight the black knight, even though he is mocked for his small stature and unimpressive appearance.
- The battle between the two knights is brutal and intense, with the white knight ultimately triumphing.
- However, it is revealed that the black knight was actually the king's son, who had been cursed and transformed into a monstrous figure by a sorcerer.
- The theme of appearances can be deceiving is highlighted, as the black knight's true identity is only revealed after his defeat.
- The white knight, even though victorious, is left with a sense of sadness and regret at the tragedy caused by the war.
Write down points under each element of the given short story the white knight.
Setting
Character
Theme
Plot
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