It is these peculiarities of Alison's tale which I will examine, looking not only at the chivalric and religious influences of this medieval period, but also at how she would have been viewed in the context of this society and by Chaucer himself. ... Here it is important to note that many of the people of England during this time would have abhorred the woman who attempted to gain sovereignty over her husband; for the Bible "definitely states that woman is to be subject to her husband"(Howard 143). ... Within the context of the Middle Ages, it was surely a journey beyond the rea...

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• Grade Level: High School

There are many verses in the Bible that focus on sexual immorality. ... This translates into encouraging human to be more assertive about their own sexual needs and giving them the option to experience sex in a variety of contexts. ...

• Word Count: 1098
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate