... precedence generally. Chaucer describes her as being somewhat deaf; she was also an excellent seamstress and weaver, and she had been on several other pilgrimages. She wore fine clothing, including scarlet red stockings and a large hat; Chaucer points these out to show her availability and her prosperity. The Wife had been married five times already, and Chaucer noted her assertiveness and ... in her hands. Further, the task given the knight by the queen (to find out "what thing it is that women most desire-) is noteworthy because in medieval times, very little attention was paid to wha...

• Word Count: 1172
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... precedence generally. Chaucer describes her as being somewhat deaf; she was also an excellent seamstress and weaver, and she had been on several other pilgrimages. She wore fine clothing, including scarlet red stockings and a large hat; Chaucer points these out to show her availability and her prosperity. The Wife had been married five times already, and Chaucer noted her assertiveness and ... in her hands. Further, the task given the knight by the queen (to find out "what thing it is that women most desire-) is noteworthy because in medieval times, very little attention was paid to wha...

• Word Count: 1172
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate