... nun was to be devoted to the Lord. Nuns were supposed to center their lives on Christian principles. Chaucer's nun was a Prioress and was ranked high in the ecclesiastical system. She was so devoted to the Lord that her tale even began with a prayer. The Prioress says prayers and helps people in ... men. Another trait that Chaucer describes is how sentimental she is: "As for her sympathies and tender feelings, she was so charitably solicitous". Her high religious morals are seen by the brooch she wears with the inscription "All things are subject unto love" and by the string of green bea...

• Word Count: 1006
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... Tales, Chaucer includes and exploits individuals from all walks of medieval society. He uses irony and satire in varying types of narratives to reveal the problematic components of virtually each pilgrim. Unfortunately Chaucer delegated only two of his tales to be told by women, the tales of the Wife of Bath and the Prioress. The way that the Wife of Bath ... description is overtly flattering yet masquerades a sharp criticism of her foolish sentimentality and oppressive attention to manners. Although she strives to be polite and refined, she spoke French "after the school of Stratford-a...

• Word Count: 1688
• Approx Pages: 7