Rescue Leandra Quote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
““I wouldst rescue Leandra from the convent, where she is surely held against her will, and place her in thy hands so that thou couldst do with her as thou wouldst and as it pleaseth thee, always, however, adhering to the laws of the chivalry, which commandeth that no damsel shalt have any offense whatsoever committed against her person,””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, 1605
A knight vows to rescue a lady, promising to respect chivalric law while acting on his own desires.
In simple terms: A knight promises to rescue a lady under chivalric code.
Key Takeaway
Balance duty with personal desire.
Themes
chivalry
honor
rescue
law
desire
Mood
conflicted
determined
Type
historical
literary
When to use this quote
- courtly love
- rescue missions
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
medieval ethics
personal conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile personal desire with societal codes?
- When does duty override personal intent?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with personal desire with chivalric duties.
