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.
Demands of duty.
sport
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 Scottish ballad first sung around the 14th century. Divided into two parts, the first consists of Sir Spen's journey to Norway to bring the Princess of Norway back to Scotland and the second, details the tragic return to Scotland
narrative Ballad
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