Whether by the submissive Grisildis or by the assertive Wife of Bath, Chaucer tries to voice for them and thus undermine the deep-rooted patriarchal notion of his age. ... Nevertheless, aware of the oppression from conventional customs, Chaucer grants Emilye voice to express her will once in a scene. ... By voicing Emilye, Chaucer makes it clear the inner conflict Emilye suffers under the performance of courtly love, which plays crucial role in gender relationship. ...

• Word Count: 3384
• Approx Pages: 14
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In Scene Five, Williams creates tension between the two sisters; in Blanches interrogation of Stella concerning the gossip about her, " there is clear panic in Blanche's voice, acting as if she has something to hide. ... This is furthered by his father's active role in preventing Ophelia from reciprocating with Hamlet, it is clear that they do not want Ophelia to be with the vengeful prince due to his state of mind and actions. ...

• Word Count: 3412
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: Undergraduate