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When was the Wife Of Bath Published and when is it set? Who wrote it? |
Published in the 15th century- but written and set in the 14th centuryChaucer |
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Which biblical figure's letter does the Wife of bath quote and disagree with? |
St Paul- letters to the Corinthians about the 'wo that is in marriage'- he believed in virginity and if people are not strong enough should live being married rather than in sin -Wife of Bath says chastitee is all good and well but reproduction purposes why would god command virginitee? |
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What reason did medival churchmen say that women should only marry once? (WOB) |
St John- chapter 7 (water to wine)- only chapter that involves marriage-only marry once |
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What was the opinion on re-marriage? |
It was frowned upon by St Paul as he said if people are widowed or a virgin they should remain that way. |
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What is the difference in women's status between the time periods of the White Devil and the Wife of Bath? |
In the Wife of Bath it is a very patriarchal social structure where women were not given grant to own any property or money and were deemed their husbands property. The White Devil was slightly later, so women had more freedom to reign but were still very much living with suppressed views and were expected to stay home and were not allowed to divorce their husbands. |
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How were women seen by men in the 15th century? |
Very physical beings, led by passion and their body rather than intellect. Men were deemed superior, with mind and reason. Women are depicted as beasts in the White Devil referred to as 'hounds' and various other animals. |
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In what verse is the WOB written? |
Iambic pentameter. This form is known as the heroic couplet as it is used typically in epic narratives.- Large epigrammatic force with the use of concise rhyme and satirical humour. |
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Context on Church. |
In the 14th century the church had power and influence over everything. The position of Chancellor was usually held by a churchman- who had allegiance with the king and the Pope.-Members of the clergy were exempt from the law |
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Quote outlining the Wife's wit about men's reason |
'And sith a man is moore resonable Than womman is, ye moste been suffrable.' |
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Give a critical viewpoint on the wife's sexual premise. |
Mark Williams Condemns the WOB 'Carnal monster' |
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How is Alisoun's name ironic? |
Alisoun means 'noble' she is not by birth or character She also embodies the vices she is relenting being accused of. |
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Example of colloquial language, sexual and wee |
'Bele chose' 'pissed' |
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Language: Amplification contrasting the use of abbreviaitio. |
'This is a long preamble of a tale.' -Gradual accretion of material to add emphasis and force an idea. -contrasting abbreviation- shortening an idea to make an emphatic point. |
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Quote on her talent in bed. |
'As help me God, i laughe whan i thimke How pitously a-night i made hem swinke!' |
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Quote on her method on manipulation. |
'withheld pleasaunce' |
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Name a lesson that her husband preached to her. |
every man would hire a prostitute but expect their wife to be faithful? Can't try women before you purchase |
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Who was simplicius Gallus and what did he do? |
Roman teaching- left wife as she leaned out the window with her head bare |
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Mocking phrase from the Wife about tricking husbands about having had affairs. |
'Was for t'espie wenches that he dighte; under that colour hadde i many a mirthe' emphasis on end of lines dighte and mirthe shows mocking nature |
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Emphasising language point that states not every woman should be a virgin. 'Yaf.. |
'Yaf me leve of indulgence, no nis it no reprave' -God gave her permission to live less strictly DOUBLE NEGATIVE 'So there is no need to disapprove of me at all' |
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When was the sex discrimination act passed? |
1975 in England |
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Through her language, how does the Wife suggest she holds no emotional attachment to sex? |
Questions how much her 'Quenyte' is worth Calls it an 'instrument' as if it was to be played- work connotations |
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Metaphor for degrading man's genitals to speak of wealth. |
"Nether purs" |
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What effect do the interjections from the Friar ect. have on the wife's tale? |
It lessens to validity of the of her story- seem less reliable- Bias she is the narrator so holds all the power as to how the story is told. |
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Critic on chastity. |
Ruth Kelso- Doctrine for the Lady of Renaissance 'The chaste woman is the one nobody asked' |
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Critic on feminism. |
Vladislav Vaneckova 'Alison is a feminist of her own making' |
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Critic on the view of wealth in medieval times |
Laurine Jacobs 'It is apparent that welath came with power.' |
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Quote she makes to the church on the fault of virginity. |
'Virginitee, wherefore sholde that grow?' Repetition Rhetorical Mocking nature |
