Feminism In The Wife Of Bath

The Wife of Bath addresses a medieval society’s regulation of oppressive behaviour towards women. As a female character that is trying, despite the many difficulties and problems that lie in her path, to spread an encouraging message for a woman’s right to own your own sexuality, should be considered as a feminist icon. She may at times be a bit crude or come across to some extent manipulative, but the lack of skills, education, and opportunities that were available to women in medieval England allow her some room to make mistakes, as at least she was trying to normalise women’s sexuality and that has to earn her some merit as a feminist.
In ‘To His Coy Mistress’ by Andrew Marvel sex appears not to be used in an empowering way, but in a much