Through the character analysis of Alyson, of “The Wife of Bath,” is seen to be seductive, having the strength of a woman ahead of her time, and a flamboyance that was not common. All of these characteristics put forth a character that is unexpected and that grabs the attention of the reader. Alyson leaves a lasting impression. It is easily seen that Chaucer wanted Alisoun to be a character that would long be remembered.
"Give me your word here in my hand," said she, "The next thing I request you'll do for me. If it's a thing that lies within your might, And I will tell you then before it's night." (English.fsu.edu, 1010) Alyson is showing how she knows of how to pleasure men. She is not shy about letting the surrounding know that she is experienced. She has the experience because she has been married five times and she had learned how to control them by using sex. She is showing that woman should have the control over men. Alyson is Chaucer adds that she has a gap tooth, which was a symbol of sensual nature.
Alyson is not afraid to show her strength of a woman. Women of that time were supposed to be docile and not outspoken. They were believed to be in the background, with no true strengths. She isn’t about the rights of all women just the ones who are willing to have the strength and to not …show more content…
The garments she had worn explained much about her character and the way she wanted to be portrayed. One of the articles of clothing she wore was a headdress. The headdress was dressed in many eye-catching details. By her wearing this it was seen as if she was looking for attention rather than just being in style. The knee-highs she wore were a scarlet color. Back then scarlet wasn’t common for everyone to have, it was nowhere near cheap to make, and it was only made is certain parts of the world. (http://sitemaker.umich.edu) Her style portrays that she is a very wealthy woman and skilled in cloth
"Give me your word here in my hand," said she, "The next thing I request you'll do for me. If it's a thing that lies within your might, And I will tell you then before it's night." (English.fsu.edu, 1010) Alyson is showing how she knows of how to pleasure men. She is not shy about letting the surrounding know that she is experienced. She has the experience because she has been married five times and she had learned how to control them by using sex. She is showing that woman should have the control over men. Alyson is Chaucer adds that she has a gap tooth, which was a symbol of sensual nature.
Alyson is not afraid to show her strength of a woman. Women of that time were supposed to be docile and not outspoken. They were believed to be in the background, with no true strengths. She isn’t about the rights of all women just the ones who are willing to have the strength and to not …show more content…
The garments she had worn explained much about her character and the way she wanted to be portrayed. One of the articles of clothing she wore was a headdress. The headdress was dressed in many eye-catching details. By her wearing this it was seen as if she was looking for attention rather than just being in style. The knee-highs she wore were a scarlet color. Back then scarlet wasn’t common for everyone to have, it was nowhere near cheap to make, and it was only made is certain parts of the world. (http://sitemaker.umich.edu) Her style portrays that she is a very wealthy woman and skilled in cloth