Although the stories in the Canterbury tales are fictional, they represent many social issues and provide an intimate view of life in Medieval Europe. ... She is portrayed as the opposite of the stereotypical medieval woman. ... He was often called the "mirror of his times" because he was able to reflect the concerns and beliefs in society during his life. ... His creativity manages to bring the character to life and at the same time depicting a diverse insight to the medieval society. It is fair to say that the character Chaucer created was stronger than the average medieval woman. ...

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The Wife had been married five times already, and Chaucer noted her assertiveness and sensuality as evidenced by the gaps in her teeth. ... The Prologue is more than the Wife's autobiography about her life, her husbands, and why she married them; she would have been viewed as a horrible woman by the medieval Church, deceitful in her actions and reasons for marriage. ... Further, the task given the knight by the queen (to find out "what thing it is that women most desire-) is noteworthy because in medieval times, very little attention was paid to what women wanted, even if they were roy...

• Word Count: 1172
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate