"The Wife of Martin Guerre"

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This paper focuses on the core ideas of the "Wife of Martin Guerre" by Janet Lewis set in 16th Century France. It includes an analysis of the themes of patriarchal feudal system, social structure, dominance of men and women, family tradition and family pride in the novel.

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" Reputation of family is extremely important in the social structure of The Wife of Martin Guerre. There is a dispute between families because of a simple comment made by a Grandfather many years ago. "One should not judge too harshly the pride of the grandfather who was insulted by so mild a jest...No one hesitated to follow his example of hating the offenders...the deed of one man immediately became the deed of his family." Family pride and obligation is deeply ingrained in the social structure. An insult to ones family is horrifically serious and there is a deep sense of clan loyalty. As Martin's son is born he is welcomed traditionally."

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