Compare and contrast how the concepts of gender, sexuality, and marriage are depicted within these texts and discuss who these depictions tell us about gender roles and relationships in the high Middle Ages.

Assignment OvervewFor this paper, you will be focussing on the Lais of Marie de France and the fabliaux. Compare and contrast how the concepts of gender, sexuality, and marriage are depicted within these texts and discuss who these depictions tell us about gender roles and relationships in the high Middle Ages. Remember, these are works of fiction and not intended to be an accurate reflection of reality, although they do tell us something about medieval ideas and ideals.The SourcesYour paper should incpororate at least FOUR of the sources below; at least ONE source must be a lay and at least ONE source must be a fabliau. Please note that the Fabliaux PDFs contain TWO texts per file.Lais of Marie de France:Equitan (assigned for March 24)The NightengaleThe FabliauxBrowny, the Priest’s Cow AND The Priest who Peeked (assigned for March 29)The Lady Leech AND Berangier of the Long AssPaper guidelinesYour paper should be between five and six pages in length, double spaced. Use the textbook and relevant lectures for background information, but no other outside sources are required: I am interested in YOUR analysis of these texts. For citations, you can put the title and line or page number in parentheses. Please review the associated rubric for the grading breakdown.You will be graded on organization and writing as well as content. Please remember that there are resources at Stony Brook to help you. Check out the Writing Center for information to how to sign up for a session.Plagiarism and Academic IntegrityYou are expected to abide by Stony Brook University’s policy on Academic Integrity. You can find the policy HERE.Plagiarism is presenting the work of others as your own. This includes copying or paraphrasing sources without proper citations, turning in work that has been written, in part or in whole, by someone else, or purchasing an essay and submitting it as your own, even if you change the essay. Any instances of plagiarism or academic dishonesty will be reported to the Academic Judiciary.IF YOU ARE NOT CLEAR ON WHAT THE ASSIGNMENT IS ASKING, PLEASE ASK!!!!Only use the below sources

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