# What Freedom vs. Oppression means in The House of the Wolfings

> The Markmen's struggle against the Romans is framed as a defense of their free, communal way of life against an imperial power that enslaves, destroys homes, and imposes rigid hierarchy, as seen in the descriptions of Roman slavery and tyranny.

## Explanation

The Markmen's struggle against the Romans is framed as a defense of their free, communal way of life against an imperial power that enslaves, destroys homes, and imposes rigid hierarchy, as seen in the descriptions of Roman slavery and tyranny.

Hiarandi contrasts the freedom of the Markmen with the oppressive rule of the Romans, where thralls and unhappy freemen are harshly governed by idle masters.

The speeches of Bork and Geirmund emphasize the Roman threat to the freedom and way of life of the Markmen, contrasting their own liberty with the Romans' lust for domination.

The Hall-Sun's speech vividly contrasts the Romans' desire to enslave and torment the Markmen with the Goths' love of freedom and kinship.

The Roman invasion threatens the Mark's autonomy, and the host's swift mobilization underscores the defense of their homeland.

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