1. The Wife of Bath Prologue and Tale
The Character of the Wife The Wife's appearance in the play can be drawn from the short portrait in the general prologue. ... It tells us of her warlike tendencies and why this should be so in medieval times... She explains that her feelings are passionate and loving but her heart and sole are warlike and strong. ... At the time when the story was written it is apparent that Jankin has in some way died or gone and she is possibly on the look out for husband number 6. "In parfit Joye; and Jhesu Christ us sende Housbondes meeke, youge, and fressh abbede, And grace t"overbide hem t...
- Word Count: 1482
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School