Feminism, Anti-feminism and Adultery in the Lais of Marie De France

In the Middle Ages, the knights of each kingdom should follow the basic rules set forth in the Order Code. According to this Code, Cavaliers should show all the features of strength, justice, loyalty, defense capability, courage, faith, humility, generosity, nobility and franchise. If a person shows these characteristics, then he is said to be a good "knight", a French knight (Burgess 1). Marie de France is one of the most famous female writers in the Middle Ages and often used the term "Knight" in her in pointing to a respected male character.

Bisclavret (The Werewolf) is a medieval female writer and made by poet Mary Du France. It is one of 12 story poems known as "French Carnival". A lot of existence come from Brittany folklore, a legend intertwined with the influence of Celtic and supernatural elements. She insists that the song is based on the folk song she heard from the minstrel and the minstrel. In the poet translated as Judith P. Shoaf, Mary explained that Garwalf is the master of a wolf man and Bisclavret is the name of Brittany. However, although Bisclavret is still a wolf man, it is very different from Garwolf and usually shows suppressed and disciplined behavior than savage barbarous acts associated with these beasts. (1)

The collection of four works or works is caused by Marieres of France. Her main work is Marie de France of France, where 12 story poems, mainly hundreds of rows are contained. In most of these Brittany, she said that he heard stories they contained from Bretagne's minstrel, and in the opening version of poet Guigemar, she first showed her name as Mary. . The scholars agreed with Mary's work, the earliest date and the latest date between 1160 and 1215. Lais probably was written in the second half of the 12th century, they are usually dedicated to Henry II of England, or "noble king", perhaps considered a young king of his eldest son Henry. Her other work, "Fables", is dedicated to "Williams Count" which may be William Marshall of Williams or Mandeville. However, some people think that Earl William might refer to William Dragon Sword