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| − | The '''Widow's Trial''' is a mourning ceremony in [[Arelon]].{{book ref|Elantris|11}} |
+ | The '''Widow's Trial''' is a mourning ceremony in [[Arelon]], created before the [[Reod]].{{book ref|Elantris|11}} |
| − | A recent widow is expected to perform some type of charitable act. Typically widows give food or other necessities to the poor. [[Sarene]] utilizes the Widow's Trial to undermine [[Hrathen]]'s attempt to demonize the Elantrians by taking food to them, and encourages other nobles to accompany her. |
+ | A recent widow is expected to perform some type of charitable act. The effort the widow expends on her trial represents how much she valued her husband and their marriage.{{book ref|Elantris|17}} Typically widows give food or other necessities to the poor. [[Sarene]] utilizes the Widow's Trial to undermine [[Hrathen]]'s attempt to demonize the Elantrians by taking food to them, and encourages other nobles to accompany her. |
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Revision as of 06:12, 24 December 2015
The Widow's Trial is a mourning ceremony in Arelon, created before the Reod.[1]
A recent widow is expected to perform some type of charitable act. The effort the widow expends on her trial represents how much she valued her husband and their marriage.[2] Typically widows give food or other necessities to the poor. Sarene utilizes the Widow's Trial to undermine Hrathen's attempt to demonize the Elantrians by taking food to them, and encourages other nobles to accompany her.
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