1. The anti-antifeminist Chaucer in The Canterbury Tales
Bisson states in Chaucer and the Late Medieval World. ... The former embodies the virtuous Mary, while the later represents the seductive Eve. ... Thus while reading the Wife's prologue, taking a modern attitude toward her and her tale rather than a medieval one is necessary so as not to misjudge her conception of feminism. ...
- Word Count: 3384
- Approx Pages: 14
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- Grade Level: High School