Chaucer's masterpiece, The Canterbury Tales, reflects a very opinionated view of manners and the behaviors of medieval women. ... On the other end of the spectrum, we have the Prioress, who is a better example of womanhood in the medieval ages. ... Chaucer furthers this image in her tale when it states, "Of whiche I have picked out the beste, / Bothe of hir nether purs and of hir chreste ""(lines 45-46). ... The Prioress also known as the Nun represents a proper and feminine woman of the medieval period. ... That he is doing so to educate women through his tale that there are times that...

• Word Count: 1384
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

There are several examples in Chaucer's famed Canterbury Tales. Chaucer first describes a Prioress bedecked with beads, brooches and other trinkets who makes sure her little dogs are fed with "roasted flesh, or milk, or fine white bread' (151). ... The tale says his favorite pastime is hunting, whereas a monk should! ...

• Word Count: 1366
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

There are several examples in Chaucer's famed Canterbury Tales. Chaucer first describes a Prioress bedecked with beads, brooches and other trinkets who makes sure her little dogs are fed with "roasted flesh, or milk, or fine white bread' (151). ... The tale says his favorite pastime is hunting, whereas a monk should spend his days in prayer and labor. ...

• Word Count: 1267
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School