Which is/are a theme(s) of "The Acts of Thecla ?"
Correct answer: C. praise of chastity
- A. courtly love
- B. peasant life
- C. praise of chastity
- D. female literacy
Explanation
The Acts of Thecla strongly praises chastity, presenting Thecla’s rejection of marriage and dedication to spiritual life as virtuous. Courtly love and peasant life are not its central concerns.
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