The poems by Trobairitz are from the perspective of noble woman. The vision I imaged while reading these poems was one of bitter countesses sitting in their rooms sulking about their husbands. They are of rich family and they were courted by rich men that swooped them off their feet. These woman were spoiled and fell quickly in love, but this love soon died. The men were still attractive and went out while the wives stay at home and grow more bitter towards these men. They turn bitter and grow distant from the husbands that may still love them. The women are driven mad by solitude and unsure thoughts. Falling in love was quick and easy for these women, but to keep it strong is difficult and seems to fail at all costs.
Compare these poems by Trobairitz to the poems by Trobadors it is the complete opposite. Trobairitz's poems are clearly written and the reader can distinguish genders, characters and feelings within the writing. Trobadors' poems were difficult to understand. I thought the speaker was in love with a man and woman at the same time, but I think 'he' and 'man' refers to the speaker (himself) or God. But this man is obsessed with a woman. I thought she was his lover, but as the poem progresses I discovered she is a woman in his village and he does not talk to her. So this man is a stalker. He wishes to become a sparrow and fly to her room. He is in love with this fantasy, and it kills his heart. His friends no longer speak to him because of this obsessive love. This man drives himself into solitude because of this fantasy. He evens keeps himself from falling in love with real woman who look for it.
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