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Social Class and Power
How Lais develops Social Class and Power.
Class distinctions and power dynamics influence relationships, as seen in 'The Lay of Sir Launfal' where a knight is scorned by the court, and in 'The Lay of Equitan' where a king's love for a vassal's wife challenges social hierarchy.
Where it surfaces
- The Lay of the Ash Tree
Frêne's abandonment due to her mother's fear of social shame and her later rise through love and virtue highlight class dynamics and the power of reputation.