Feudalism in essence meant, "the country was not governed by the king but by individual lords, who administered their own estates, dispensed their own justice, and demanded their own military services" ("Feudalism in Medieval life"). ... Lords where in charge of protecting the vassal, and giving them military aid. ... A Duke was the highest ranking in the nobility and his main responsibility was to rule a province. ...

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Causes of French Revolution Although the beginning of the French Revolution cannot be pin pointed to one specific event that took place, there were many problems that provoked the people of France to fight for their independence. To list all of the causes would be utter chaos so I decided ...

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His higher power ranking can also be observed when the Duke welcomes Othello before Brabantio, saying to Brabantio "I did not see you- [1.3.46] signifies the breaking of regular courtesy and conduct - although Brabantio is technically socially higher ranked than Othello, the Duke demonstrates to Othello more respect. Although Othello's dark-skin automatically places his ranking lower than that of Brabantio, the Duke ultimately sides with the more socially powerful - Othello - by saying to Brabantio "And noble signior, ...

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