1. The anti-antifeminist Chaucer in The Canterbury Tales
... all virtue and beauty. Corresponding to Theseus' successful defeat over Femenye, masculine arrogance on martial conquering prevails to dominate the judgment of human merit. A gorgeous, innocent, 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 ... on hard-fetched standard. Other than external appearance, female will is the other element the male ...
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