he dies in a shipwreck
1750
Sir Patrick Spens."
The problems the king face in the ballad of "Sir Patrick Spens" are that he needs to get rid of Scottish nobles and that his daughter has been taken away to Norway. He hires Sir Patrick Spens to be a captain on his ship for these tasks.
sport
Demands of duty.
suffering & loss, loyalty
The poem "Sir Patrick Spens" is set in Scotland, specifically focusing on the sea voyage undertaken by Sir Patrick Spens and his crew at the request of the king. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of stormy seas and treacherous conditions, emphasizing the dangers faced by the sailors.
"Sir Patrick Spens" is a ballad, a type of narrative poem that is typically meant to be sung or recited. It tells a story of a tragic sea voyage involving Sir Patrick Spens, a knight commissioned by the King of Scotland.
The tear in Sir Patrick's eye in the ballad "Sir Patrick Spens" reveals his sorrow and regret for the doomed voyage he has been tasked with. It signifies the gravity of the situation and foreshadows the tragic outcome of the journey. Sir Patrick's tear conveys his sense of foreboding and unease about the dangers that lie ahead.
narrative Ballad
narrative Ballad