![]() They would find themselves more independent, but they would have to chose their new husbands based on if they can provide for them financially (Bovey, n.d.). Relating to medieval times, women would be placed in arranged marriages at a young age, and at times there were those who would become widowed. ![]() Dame Olga is a widowed mother, who becomes a stepmother to Ella after marrying Sir Peter. ![]() Wives would often have servants take care of the children, cooking, and cleaning however, this was more apparent in aristocratic households (Bovey, n.d.). While it is revealed that Mandy is Ella’s fairy godmother, she is actually more of a servant. ![]() During medieval times, women were often married young, to which left them with being responsible for activities in the household (Bovey, n.d.). Ella’s mother, Lady Eleanor, was often left at home to take care of her child and the household, while Sir Peter was away. While Ella Enchanted takes place in a fictional setting, there are still elements that relate to what life was like for women during medieval times. ![]()
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