2a. To a father . . . shall be given over a son the power of life and death.

2b. If a father thrice [three times] surrenders a son for sale the son shall be free from the father.

3. To repudiate [separate from] his wife her husband shall order her . . . to have her own property for herself, shall take the keys, shall expel [force out] her.

—Table IV: Paternal Power, Twelve Tables

20. According to this chart, what power did a father have over his son?

21. What does the third law in the chart say about the woman’s role in Roman society?

22. What significance did the Twelve Tables have?

23. Although the Twelve Tables supported the ideal that all free citizens had the right to be treated equally, how do these laws compare to today’s standards?