Why was Acrene Wisse written in the vernacular language ?
Correct answer: D. The audience was partially lay-women with little knowledge of Latin.
- A. English was a more commonly used language in the Church.
- B. The audience was likely unable to read French.
- C. Women were more educated, so they knew more languages.
- D. The audience was partially lay-women with little knowledge of Latin.
Explanation
Ancrene Wisse addressed anchoresses who were not necessarily trained in Latin, and its audience included laywomen. The vernacular therefore made spiritual instruction accessible beyond the Latin-reading clergy.
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