The poem, though highly romanticized, frequently deals with such themes as true friendship, generosity, respect for women, and unselfish love for strangers.
Meskipun berisi khayalan, puisi itu banyak menyinggung tema persahabatan sejati, kemurahan hati, respek terhadap wanita, dan kasih yang tanpa pamrih kepada orang tak dikenal.