The Wife Of Bath can be described as many things; Crazy self centered controlling, but not necessary a feminist. The merriam-webster definition of “feminism” is the follows “The belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities.”. The Wife of Bath’s words and actions could actually be described as qualities that would counter what feminists stand for.
The Wife of Bath treats men like her objects, to control and manipulate. “I'll have a husband. I'm not quitting yet And he will be my debtor and my slave, And in the flesh his troubles will be grave As long as I continue as his wife.” (Line-155) She wants absolute power over her men. The question seems isn't whether she is or isn't a feminist, but is or isn’t she a radical
The Wife of Bath treats men like her objects, to control and manipulate. “I'll have a husband. I'm not quitting yet And he will be my debtor and my slave, And in the flesh his troubles will be grave As long as I continue as his wife.” (Line-155) She wants absolute power over her men. The question seems isn't whether she is or isn't a feminist, but is or isn’t she a radical