... the roles of women in literature have transformed along with the changes of societal views. In the stories Lanval by Marie de France and The Odyssey by Homer, women are portrayed very differently, and yet they still play significant roles within each plot. Throughout The Odyssey women are continuously considered inferior to men, yet in Lanval women are shown respect. For example, each interruption ... throughout The Odyssey involves a woman attempting to discourage Odysseus from completing his journey. However, in Lanval, the roles of women ... destiny. When examining the following text...

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