The Romace of Tristan (7-13)

1. Tristan and Yseut's stay in the woods is terrifying for them both. They are constantly moving, and are unable to sleep deeply because they are always in fear of being found. Their clothes become worn and torn, and their skin turns pale because they are unable to consume proper nutrients; they eventually run out of bread and and rely soly on meat from Tristan's hunting. The significance of the lovers' struggles is obvious at this point because neither has ever lived an ordinary life. They were both used to lives of luxury and comfort, but they surrender all their material possesions to be together.

4. When the love potion wears off Tristan and Yseut have very different reactions. Tristan immediately drops to his knees and repents. He mourns the loss of his respect as a knight and nephew of King Mark, and yearns for his old life as a successful warrior. He thinks of the hardship he and Yseut endured, and recognizes the pain he has caused his uncle for commiting adultery with his wife. Yseut, however, has a rather selfish reaction and her revelation has to do with her current situation. She does not take responsibility for pursuing her husband's nephew, but blames the potion. She also complains about the way she had to live in the woods for three years when she was supposed to be living lavishly like a queen.