Which of the following is not a theme in Chretien de Troyes Yvain, le Chevalier au Lion ?
Correct answer: C. The knight's lack of loyalty to his lord
- A. The relationships between knights and ladies
- B. The feudal system
- C. The knight's lack of loyalty to his lord
- D. The conduct of wars and tournaments
Explanation
Yvain explores knightly conduct, love, feudal obligations, warfare and tournaments. The knight’s central failure is toward his wife, Laudine, rather than a sustained lack of loyalty to his lord, so option c is the exception.
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