... tales, Chaucer is able to show further characterization beyond the description of each character given in the prologue. "The Knight's Tale- is one of romantic chivalry, demonstrating through the characters in the tale, the Knight's own behavior, beliefs, and virtues. The distinguished lady called the Wife of Bath tells a fable about a knight searching for knowledge in order to win his queen's favor and save his ... own life. In humorous contrast to the tales of the Knight and the lady is "The Miller's Tale."" In telling his fabliau, the Miller uses vulgar themes and language as well as ...

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