Many critics attribute this to the traditional role of a franklin in medieval times. However, this "traditional- role is often questioned. ... They were housemaids that observed roles as maids, mothers, and were generally viewed as inferior. ... The question must be asked that if a woman must use a man to gain power, how can a woman be truly independent? ... This is shown when the knight sees the group of fairies in the woods that transform into the old woman. ...

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