# The Wooing of Becfola explained — Irish Fairy Tales

> Chapter companion for Irish Fairy Tales by James Stephens.

## What happens

Becfola, a beautiful woman married to King Dermod, becomes enamored with Crimthann, a young warrior. She plans to elope with him, but their secret is exposed by clerics, leading to consequences.

## Themes in this chapter

### Love and Sacrifice

Becfola's love for Crimthann drives her to risk her marriage and status, though it is more about passion than sacrifice.

### Honor and Betrayal

Becfola's planned elopement betrays her husband King Dermod, challenging the honor of their marriage and his kingship.

## Character check-ins

### Becfola

The titular character, a married woman who plots to elope with Crimthann.

### Dermod

King Dermod, Becfola's husband, who is betrayed by her planned elopement.

### Crimthann

The young warrior with whom Becfola plans to elope.

## Key lines

> Becfola, the wife of King Dermod, fell in love with Crimthann, a young warrior of the Fianna.

Becfola, married to King Dermod, developed romantic feelings for Crimthann, a young Fianna warrior.

_Sets up the central conflict of the chapter._

> She planned to elope with Crimthann, but their secret was discovered by clerics.

Becfola and Crimthann made plans to run away together, but clerics uncovered their scheme.

_Highlights the exposure of the betrayal._

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