1) I would first characterize Tristan as a person with morale responsibilities that chooses to follow his heart above all else. The idea being that he will do whatever it may take to keep Yseut by his side and in doing so disobeys the king, as well as all that he has pledged to be as a noble Knight in the king's service. His love and deceit such as the faithful meeting in which the King set aloft the tree to spy proves that he will take matters to an extreme to protect his own self. I find him to be a one dimensional character thus far, completely acting on will over logic throughout the first six chapters.
Yseut is also very deceiving and should not be trusted as a fair queen. She too feels that her heart guides her actions solely, instead believing that her true allegiance belongs to love over responsibility as the Queen. Once found and condemned to punishment she begs for forgiveness and even death before the lepers, a punishment well deserved of the time, instead of owning up to major mistakes and finally being loyal.
4) I fully agree with the King to punish both Tristan and Yseut. Adultery is one of the highest sins and the loyalty to the kingdom and it's leader was brutally dismissed for a love affair. The punishment was not condoned by the people for lack of a trial, this part does not put the king in any better position than the two criminals. Truth, loyalty, and respect for the law should be held at the highest of moral rule to provide an environment that the King's followers can feel safe and protected within. Without justice crimes would happen rapidly, however without the correct form of punishment few would feel the adequate protection of a country running smoothly. Again, the death by fire as punishment for Tristan, and the final stay with the leper's for Yseut seems to be a reasonable punishment for such betrayal, however the conniving approach lacks morality.
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