Princess Flavia
Introduction: Princess Flavia is the most important and sensible female character of the novel. 'The Prisoner of Zenda'. She is angel-like and has bewitching beauty. She is cousin of Rudolf Elphberg, the real king of Ruritania and is the next heir to the throne. She is in her teens, but she is so graceful and dignified that she looks every inch a queen. By virtue of her character that she wins the respect of all those who come in contact with her.
A Polite and Intelligent girl:
In her personality and manner, there is a touch of beauty, dignity, love, innocece kindness and selflessness. She is kind-hearted, therefore she cannot see anybody in trouble. She is very intelligent. She knows the evil designers of black Michael, but she keeps her aloof from all sorts of intrigues and plots. As she has sympathetic nature therefore she advised Rassendyll to be aware of the tricks of Black Michael. She is true to her love. Even after Rassendyll leaves for England. She pines for his love and sends him a rose every year through Captain Fritz, as a token of her love.
Her Love and Sincerity:
She is the only female character in the novel who brings element of pare and unselfish love in the novel. Her character enlightens the gloomy atmosphere of the novel by bringing in the element of love and sincerity. On account of people wishes, she is to be married Rudolf Elphberg. But she enamored of the qualities and manners of Rassendyll. It is Rassendyll who infuses honest and pure love in her innocent heart. She loves Rassendyll not because he is a king because he commands real respect and her heart and love. In the end when she comes to knows the facts through Captain Fritz, she is shocked very much and swoon to see Rassendyll wounded and unconscious. She sacrifices her love for the ske of the people of Ruritania and for her family and marries Elphberg. It is rightly said love is the surpreme experience of life and when it is a sacrificed, it is certainly a supreme sacrifice.
As a Sensible Lady:
Princess Flavia enjoys great popularity among the people of Ruritania. She is kind and possesses good nature. She is sensible enough to know her duty towards her love and her country. She has full control over her passions. She sacrifices her sincere love for the sake of her country. As a sensible lady. She decides to marry Elphberg only to bring peace and joy to her country. She knows the difference between love and duty., love and position. Her sensibility comes before when she speaks. "Honour binds a woman too" Rassendyll lies in being true to my country and my house. I do not know why God has let me love you, but i know that I must Stay.
Conclusion:
From the deep study of his character we come to the conclusion she has all good qualities of head and heart. She is not only beautiful but also intelligent and virtuous. She is a picture of true patriot. She sacrifices her love for the sake of her country. She is a marvelous creation of Anthony Hope.
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