The great Egyptian Empire ruled over the Nile river for many centuries. Today, society looks at the feats of the once all powerful empire and marvels and the beautiful architecture and complex customs. The Egyptian Empire truly was a hallmark in human history, but it is surprising to most people that unlike other ancient civilizations, many Egyptian people were literate. This can be seen in the poetry of Deir el Medina. These poems reveal the mentality of the village’s children, towards love, marriage, and their overwhelming obedience to their parents. In many ancient civilizations, arranged marriages are often the norm. Still, it is known that humans would prefer to find their “true love” on their own, and this is shown in the poems of Deir
