It looks like his verses. It is the only thing that needs explaining.
Most likely the right to own land. people needed more land for crops, and textile mills so the government made a few new laws.
Agatha feels she has to run away to avoid marriage because she doesn't have a choice. She is not allowed to choose who she marries. This shows that in Ancient Greek culture marriages were arranged for the women. They were not given a choice to marry for love. Also, this shows that marriage is something that is expected once a person reaches a certain age.
