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[...] Sensuality and realism: a subtle balance 2.1. Description of emotions and social intrigues 2.2. Injustice as a realistic plot driver 2.3. Liénor's triumph: between justice and pragmatism 3. The Clerical Influence: A Framework Reinterpreted by Jean Renart 3.1. Christian values in the portrait of Liénor 3.2. The Implicit Critique of Clerical Ideals 3.3. The Reconciliation between Courtly Love and Realism General Conclusion Bibliography Different versions of the Roman de la Rose LORRIS, Guillaume de, and MEUN, Jean de,The Romance of the Rose, ed. [...]
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[...] In conclusion, Jean Renart creates a delicate balance between an ideal of beauty and the revelation of human depth. He proves that beauty, although it is a powerful vector of desire, is not enough to define a person. Liénor thus becomes a model of perfection as much as a symbol of the struggle against injustice, offering readers a nuanced and rich vision of medieval femininity. Thus, Jean Renart invites readers and readers to reflect on the true value of a woman in medieval society. 1.2. [...]
