The Lais of Marie de France

How do the Lais present human-animal interactions? Referring to three specific examples, state the significance of human encounters with the animal world.

How do the Lais negotiate the tension between authenticity and craft? What are three specific examples that state the significance of the narrator’s appeal to either truth or aesthetics?

How do the Lais approach the subject of adultery? Referring to at least two lays in your answer, explain why you think the stories arrive at different conclusions on adultery.