In the Middle Ages, many aspects of society were dominated by Christianity. This domination can be seen throughout the text of Margery Kempe, in fact, it could be argued that Jesus is one of the most important characters. With this emphasis on religion, one common activity among those who could afford it was pilgrimages and a large part of her story consists of Margery Kempe’s travels to many different religious sites, imagery of her piety in devotion. The entire narrative is meant to be exemplary of her faithfulness, but the pilgrimages in particular reveal how different her motivations are, as opposed to those around her. Religious texts and outings were the entertainment of the time, and while most travelers reflect this, Margery’s motivations
