The Lais of Marie de France

All of the following statements regarding Marie's Milun are true except:

1.The scene of recognition between Milun and his son has Christian undertones (a "moment of grace") and causes a great change to happen in the poem which reunites Milun with his lady.


2.When it is discovered that Milun and his lady are having an affair, the lady emphasizes only the positive aspects of courtly love.


3.The starved swan can be said to symbolize the unhealthy (or starved) relationship of Milun and his lady after he leaves her.


4.All of the above statements are true.

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