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How did Villon view his own lifestyle in his works?

  • With pride

  • With indifference

  • With contempt

  • With aspiration

Answer

In his works, Villon expressed contempt for his own lifestyle. He viewed his life of petty theft, drunkenness, and debauchery with a critical and self-loathing eye. His poetry often reveals a deep sense of guilt and remorse, as well as a longing for a more virtuous and respectable life. Villon's self-condemnation is a recurring theme throughout his poems, and it reflects his complex and conflicted inner state.
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