In the 'Visio' section of the poem, which character represents the personification of worldly corruption and illicit wealth?
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Correct answer: Lady Meed
Lady Meed represents 'reward' or bribery, illustrating how money can corrupt the legal and ecclesiastical systems. Her proposed marriage to Falsehood is a central conflict in the poem's early passus.
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