How did courtly romances break down the virgin/whore dichotomy ?

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In the first decades after the Norman Conquest, which of the following best describes the use of language in England ?

A. The conquered English quickly studied French. B. The French conquerors learned English in order to be able to govern well. C. Latin became a common language for interaction between the two groups. D. Most of the English population went on speaking English with French used mostly among the upper-ruling class....

In Lanval, how does Marie de France represent King Arthur ?

A. As a historical figure with whom her audience is largely unfamiliar B. As a warrior king C. As someone who broken the tradition of offering lavish gifts to his supporters D. As a modest ruler who defended his own borders...

Which of the following is not an example of Arthurian legend ?

A. Geoffrey of Monmouth’s Historia Regum Britanniae B. Julian of Norwich’s Revelations of Divine Love C. Marie de France’s Lanval D. Sir Thomas Malory’s Morte Darthur...

In The Book of the City of Ladies, what is the function of the character Reason ?

A. she offers real reasons as to why women are valuable to society B. she literally helps build the city C. she helps the narrator see the merits of women D. All of the Above...

In the Medieval era, women most commonly worked as ______________?

A. retailers B. domestic servants C. spinners D. All of the Above...