The Merriam-Webster Dictionary states divorce as " an act of legally dissolving a marriage" (Merriam-Webster Dictionary 1998). ... Divorce can cause a huge problem with a child's psychological development. In this paper one will learn that children of divorce parents tend to show problems with their relationship with their parents. ... Both parents must decide if they are willing to cooperate with one another in spending time and being involved with the child. ... "These girls often have sexual relationships with much older men. ...

• Word Count: 2872
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School

For example, the institution of marriage. ... This tale is one of Chaucer's few examples of a marriage that is both functional and amorous. ... The Middle English Dictionary cites a franklin as "A landowner and member of the gentry ranking immediately below the nobility; a freeman, a gentleman."" ... I completely disagree with these critics. ... The reader is supposed to struggle with the question of "who is the most noble?...

• Word Count: 2555
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography

Whereas, Dorigen's unconventional marriage allows for equality between partners, with questionable limits of obedience. ... The upper class did not interact with the lower class due to their social divisions. ... McCall's only real problem with the tale is not with Griselda, but rather with Walter's testing of his wife. ... Unlike The Clerk's Tale, The Franklin's Tale introduces a progressive view of marriage with equal partners. ... In contrast, The Franklin's Tale exhibits an equal marriage, with partial male dominance. ...

• Word Count: 3668
• Approx Pages: 15
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate