On which life is the Book of the Duchess based?
On which life is the Book of the Duchess based?
Among these is The Book of the Duchess, composed c. 1370 CE in honor of Blanche, Duchess of Lancaster (l. 1342-1368 CE), wife of John of Gaunt (l. 1340-1399 CE), Duke of Lancaster and Chaucer’s best friend.
What is Chaucer satirizing in this story?
In “The Pardoner’s Tale,” Geoffrey Chaucer is satirizing the traveling member of the clergy who is selling “Get Out of Hell Free” cards, which is another way of defining the indulgences that they had for sale. The pardoner is up front and honest, though, about his lack of spiritual power and inspiration.
What makes the outcome of the Wife of Bath’s Tale ironic?
“Of which maid, no matter how she pled, By very force he stole her maidenhead” The Knight raped a maid and it is ironic because a knight is supposed to act with chivalry and respect everyone in the place, and by him not respecting the young woman he failed his duty. How does the queen handle the knight’s punishment?
What happens at the end of the Wife of Bath’s Tale?
Because the knight’s answer gave the woman what she most desired, the authority to choose for herself, she becomes both beautiful and good. The Wife of Bath concludes with a plea that Jesus Christ send all women husbands who are young, meek, and fresh in bed, and the grace to outlive their husbands.
What is an example of situational irony in the Pardoner tale?
In Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Pardoner’s Tale,” the pardoner’s greed and dishonesty are excellent examples of situational irony. Situational irony occurs when someone does the opposite of what he is expected to do. In this instance, the pardoner is disrespectful and hypocritical while claiming to be a man of God.
Who begs the king to show the Knight mercy How is this ironic?
English 12 – Canterbury Tales – The Wife of Bath’s Tale
| A | B |
|---|---|
| What crime does the knight commit? | rape |
| What does the King want to do to the Knight as punishment? | behead him |
| Who asks for mercy for the Knight? | the queen |
| What question doe sthe Queen ask of the knight? | “find out what women want most to be happy” |
What is the irony in this being the answer that saves the knight’s life?
What is the irony of in this being the answer that saves the knight’s life? He abused a woman’s sovereignty when all women want are power over their husband/lover.
What is the riddle in the Wife of Bath’s Tale?
In this tale, the knight usually goes in search of answers and meets a hideous woman who will answer the riddle for him in exchange for the promise of marriage. The answer to the riddle is usually sovereignty over men. This usually satisfies the accuser and the knight is freed but now must marry the Loathly Lady.