... patriarchal system. Recognizing male dominance plays its oppressing force in the society, therefore, he brings into concerns the endeavoring strife of women under the demanding masculine power. "The Knight's Tale," "The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale," "The Miller's Prologue and Tale," and "The Clerk's Prologue and Tale," ... distresse! Som drope of pitee, thurgh thy gentillesse," the oldest lady speaks. The female fragility therefore functions to bolster the masculine power. On the other hand, while the tale goes to the scene that the two knights, Arcite and Palamon, fall in love with...

• Word Count: 3384
• Approx Pages: 14
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School