... the General Prologue, is a professed authority on love and a firm believer in the rule of man by woman, and in her own 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 ... conceding this point of choice and giving the woman power, the knight gains both beauty and faithfulness in his wife. In the Wife's tale, the end result is again two people who are happy and secure in their love ...

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

... the General Prologue, is a professed authority on love and a firm believer in the rule of man by woman, and in her own 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 ... conceding this point of choice and giving the woman power, the knight gains both beauty and faithfulness in his wife. In the Wife's tale, the end result is again two people who are happy and secure in their love ...

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