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The Wife of Bath's Tale

by Geoffrey Chaucer

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The Wife of Bath's Tale

The Wife of Bath cites the apostle Paul in support of her argument that God does not command virginity or forbid marriage.

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The Wife of Bath's Tale

We know the Wife of Bath is educated to some extent because she can argue about women from knowledge of biblical and classical precedents. Chaucer gave the Wife of Bath this trait because he wanted...

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The Wife of Bath's Tale

Chaucer's "Wife of Bath's Tale" is unique for its exploration of gender roles and women's autonomy in medieval society. The tale is notable for its strong female protagonist, who defies norms by...

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