Nobles Vs Serfs Research Paper

In the medieval Europe there was a system of hierarchy. The obligations, land, work, homes, and the life of women were similar and yet different for people of different social classes. Serfs were the lowest social class and were considered as part of the property. Nobles are below the king, but still lived very well compared to serfs. Life was difficult for both serfs and nobles. Like most people serfs and nobles wanted safety. The serfs cared little about their status or wealth because they wanted protection from raids and attacks. The nobles did enjoy having luxuries and cared more about their wealth, but they were still thankful for the protection. That is a main thing they have in common. There are also many other things they have in common and there are also differences. The life of a female serf was different but also similar to that of a noble woman. Women were controlled by men. Before a woman was married her father controlled her life. After marriage her spouse controlled her life. Female serfs also had to obey the nobles and the lord of the manor. Noble women and female serfs couldn't marry without their parent's permission, and they couldn't divorce. Noble women who had or expected to inherit land were valuable. In return for the land one would have to serve in the military, and this was not something an heiress …show more content…
There was no heating, running water, or toilets. Both houses had little privacy, and were drafty. These homes were mostly like opposites. A serfs house was small and plain, but a noble's house was big and decorated. A noble had fine furniture, rare items, and perhaps some books. A serf definitely didn't have rare treasures and books, but maybe some rough pieces of furniture. The stone floor of a noble's house was covered with rushes, unlike the serfs floor which was just packed dirt. Their homes weren't very similar, and had more differences than