The C-text of 'Piers Plowman' is noted for being more cautious in which specific area compared to the B-text?
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Correct answer: Its social and political critiques, toned down after 1381
The C-text is often seen as a revision intended to distance the poem from the radical interpretations used by the leaders of the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, placing a greater emphasis on order and orthodox theology.
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