Yvain Day 2

2. Yvain's problem is that he is in love with the enemy. He had succeeded in slaying the knight that had caused his cousin's shame, but ended up falling in love with a maiden of the knight's court. His imprisonment is due to love, and if he was to avoid it, he would be ashamed. "He is detained by love and shame, which rise up before him on either hand. He is ashamed to go away for no one would believe in the success of his exploit. On the other hand, he has such a strong desire to see the lady at least, if he cannot obtain any other favor, that he feels little concern for his imprisonment."(Troyes) Yvain is trapped in the home of his enemy.