What is the primary motivation for the knight 'Guy of Warwick' to undertake his numerous heroic deeds?
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Correct answer: To win the hand of Felice, the Earl's daughter
Guy of Warwick is a prototypical popular romance. Guy, a steward's son, must prove his worth through countless battles and monster-slayings to earn the right to marry the socially superior Felice, the Earl of Warwick's daughter.
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