political and social inequality

• What do the villagers not own despite their hard work?

  The land
• What does the quote about land ownership emphasize in the feudal system?

  Inequality where land ownership dictates power
• Who conducts marriages, baptisms, and funerals in the village?

  Master Kent
• What does Master Kent's control over life events signify?

  Villagers' dependence on their landowner
• What does the phrase "The master always weighs the most" illustrate?

  Hierarchy of power favors those at the top
• What does the absence of magistrates or constables indicate about the villagers' society?

  Deeply rooted social hierarchy exists
• How do the villagers perceive inequality in their society?

  As a natural and accepted condition
• What are the key themes highlighted in the quotes from the villagers' experiences?

  • Inequality in the feudal system
  • Dependence on landowners
  • Hierarchical power dynamics
  • Acceptance of social hierarchy