What have you learnt from the novel

I have learnt a lot from the novel “The Prisoner of Zenda”. Firstly, we should be loyal to our king and to our country even to the extent of sacrificing our lives. The doctor and Josef ,the servant were very brave and loyal to the King. They tried to protect the King and sacrificed their lives in doing so. Josef was only a servant when he was asked to protect the King when the latter was drunk and could not attend his own coronation. While Colonel Sapt, Fritz and Rudolf Rassendyll attended the Coronation in Strelsau, Josef was asked by Sapt to guard the senseless King with his life. Unfortunately, Duke Michael's men came to find the King and killed Josef who was guarding the King. Poor Josef, he died while protecting the King.

The doctor was also very loyal to the King. The King would have been dead if the doctor had not defended him. He had thrown himself on Detchard when Detchard was running to kill the King. Consequently, he was able to hold Detchard back for a moment just in time for Rudolf to reach the room where the King was held. When Detchard freed himself, he drove his sword into the doctor's chest and killed the doctor.

Rudolf Rassendyll was also very loyal to his duty. He initiated rescue plans to save the King even though he was in love with Princess Flavia and wanted her for himself. If it was not for Rudolf, Black Michael would have succeeded in his evil plan to depose the King. Rudolf Rassendyll fought with Detchard who was a better swordsman and was nearly killed if the King had not helped him.

Col. Sapt and Fritz were also very loyal. They performed their duty with utmost devotion and obedience. They took full responsibility to protect the King’s throne. Colonel Sapt was the one who suggested that Rudolf Rassendyll impersonate the King so that Black Michael would not be crowned. Many things could have happened if the Black Michael was crowned. The King might be killed or put into prison. They did their best to protect their King.

This novel also taught us to be brave and confident. Rudolf Rassendyll was very brave and confident of himself. He was very bold to impersonate the King. He was also very brave to go after Rupert of Hentzau even though he was badly hurt. Rupert of Hetzau was trying to escape after he had killed Duke Michael.

I also learn that honour must come first in any situation. Princess Flavia put honour before love. Even though she loved Rudolf Rassendyll very much , she was willing to sacrifice her love . She was a very loyal and honourable person .

In conclusion, I would say that there are many lessons that one can learn after reading this novel such as loyalty, bravery and honour.