Second section Erec and Enide

1) The second part of the text most certainly does belong to Enide, however she is still heavily burdened by the matriarchal society. We first learn her name by way of the wedding, we also learn that this was her name given to her at her christening, though she was never called by this in the first section. Her role changes in that she does as she pleases in regards to Erec. She is "not afraid of him" and she decides to tell him of the reputation he has acquired since their marriage. Although Erec says many times on their journey to not speak at all she very rarely holds her tongue when it is necessary, and as a gentleman Erec always forgives her. She becomes a stronger woman through out this section.
4) Enide's inner monologues portray a very wise and torn woman. She understands the complexity of her situation and does not feel that her opinion is ever wasted. She is however always torn with the idea of what will be the correct thing to say and when she is allowed to. From the beginning she tried to lie to Eric, saying to herself that she is a wretch for even revealing to Erec how all the people viewed him. She also shows some form of restraint when she hesitates to tell Erec of the oncoming dangers. Multiple times her monologues include a decision that she ultimately makes for the good of her husband.