In the story of “Federigo’s Falcon”, the theme is love causes humans to make sacrifices in order to make their loved ones happy. This is evident throughout the story when it comes to Federigo and his love for Monna. First, Federigo sacrifices his wealth in the beginning of the story in hopes that Monna will love him in return. He does so because he loves Monna, and he thinks it will make her happy. Next, Federigo sacrifices his most prized possession by cooking the falcon for dinner, thinking that Monna will be impressed with him. In conclusion, Federigo sacrifices his pride to be with Monna. Even though Monna had turned Federigo down many times before, he looked past that to his love for her and decided to be with her in the end. This shows that Federigo is willing to overlook his past heartbreak because it will make Monna happy. Love definitely causes Federigo to make sacrifices in order to make the woman he loves happy. The painting of the Crucifixion from the National Gallery of Art portrays the theme because it shows one of the biggest sacrifices of all time. Jesus Christ sacrifices his life to take away the sins of the world. He does not have to, but he chooses to, solely because it will save the people he loves most. Although to a different extent, Federigo and Jesus are alike because they both sacrifice things they care about for the welfare and happiness of the people they love.
Abbie, I think you did a tremendous job picking out the theme of the story that goes along with your painting. The theme love causes humans to make sacrifices in order to make their loved ones happy is a very deep theme that doesn't just scratch the surface. Tying the falcon along with Frederigos pride was a great way to connect the two that I had never thought of. The crucifixion painting was a great choice of work for the theme you found by showing how much Jesus actually gave up his own life for us and relating it too Frederigo giving up his beloved falcon. Also you showed how Monna and Frederigo ended up being together in the end which ties into your theme perfectly. -Brogan Hagan
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