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The Nibelungenlied's poet's innovation in having Siegfried debase himself by assuming the role of Gunther's vassal during the wooing of Brunhild at Isenstein has often caused scholars concern. Many have argued that the deception not only failed to fully convince Brunhild, but that it was quite unnecessary, as Gunther's wooing would have been successful without it. It has also been argued that Siegfried could have achieved his purpose by remaining in the tarnkappe for the duration of the visit. A further matter for concern has been Siegfried's performance of "Stratordienst" for Gunther in the view of all when leaving the ship. This has been interpreted as the high point in Siegfried's "Minnedienst", extreme self-abasement symbolising his readiness to go to any lengths to win Kriemhild. |
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