from The Worms of The Earth Against The Lions

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What is the definition of animosity?

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Animosity refers to hostility and dislike.

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Why did Richard II and his government grant the charters presented by the peasants?

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They granted the charters to trick the peasants into ending their rebellion and going home.

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What is a demagogue?

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A demagogue is a leader who speaks for the people, often misusing their powers.

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What was the priests' point of view during the Peasants’ Revolt?

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The priests were biased against the lords, using harsh and extreme language to describe their actions.

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What does it mean when the law is referred to as 'the villeins’ prison'?

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It means that existing laws robbed villeins of several basic human rights.

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What is the significance of charters in the context of the Peasants' Revolt?

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Charters were used as a means of negotiation and manipulation by the ruling class.

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How did the Peasants' Revolt challenge the social hierarchy of the time?

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The revolt questioned the authority of the lords and sought to address the grievances of the lower classes.

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What role did language play in the priests' perspective on the rebellion?

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The priests used harsh language to express their bias against the lords, influencing public perception.

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What is the impact of a demagogue on society?

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A demagogue can manipulate public opinion and incite unrest by appealing to emotions rather than rational arguments.

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How did the legal system affect the lives of villeins?

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The legal system limited the rights of villeins, often favoring the lords and maintaining social inequality.