Colonel Sapt - Character of The Novel (The Prisoner of Zenda)

Colonel Sapt

Introduction: 

  Colonel Sapt an experienced soldier, is an important character of the novel, "The Prisoner of Zenda". He is one of the faithful servants and well-wishes of king Elphberg. He plays a very active part in releasing the king. He is a short-statured, middle age but well-built man.

As a monarchist: 

   Sapt is a monarchist and serves for the cause of king and country with great  devotion. He is a brave and courageous soldier. Being a monarchist he makes hectic and sincere efforts for the restoration of the throne to Rudolf Elphberg the real king of Ruritania.

A faithful supporter of the king: 

   Colonel sapt is the strongest supporter of the king Rudolf Elphberg. He has great regard and profound love for the king. That is very is why he persuades Rassendyll to impersonate the the king, when Elphberg in under the full influence of wine, and is unable to go for his coronation ceremony. When Elpherg is impersioned in the castle of zenda, then sapt wants Rassendyll keep continue the impersonation to save the throne for the real king. In this way sapt all the schemes of Black Michael.

Very Sagacious Person: 

   Sapt is very sagacious man. He always takes wise steps. It is best quality that keeps him cool head and remains serious in the face of great dangers. He knows how to lead the youth and inexperienced. It is his plan in order to save the throne Rassendyll should impersonate the king. So, it is because of his sagacious steps, the coronation ceremony is not postponed and Michael's evil designers are frustrated.

A sincere and devoted Friend: 

   Colonet sapt is a sincere and devoted friend. With the passage of time he develops profound love for Rassendyll who saves the throne of Ruritania from being by Black Michael. After the restoration of the throne to the real King of Ruritania. When Rassendyll is about to leave. Colonel Sapt becomes very sad with tearful eyes he bids Rassendyll face well at the plate form of the station of Zenda. It is rightly said, sincerity is the essence of true friendship.

Conclusion:

   Colonel Sapt is an important character of the novel. He contributes a great deal in the development of story. We admire him for his courage, sincerity, bravery, wisdom and honesty. He leaves a profound effect on our memory.