... and submissive female character is therefore the reward for the warrior's gallantry and dedication. Different from the conventional chivalric characteristics of Theseus', Arcite and Palamon explicitly represent the energetic affection of humanity. Yow lovers axe I now this questioun: Who hath the worse, Arcite or Palamoun? That oon may seen his lady day by day, But in prison he moot dwelle alway; That oother wher hym list ... wrothe, I sey this: that they maked ben for bothe; That is to seye, for office and for ese Of engendrure, ther we nat God displese. Why sholde men elles in hir booke...

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