Love is not easy to find. People struggle their whole lives trying to find a match, but are unable to do so. Some may join groups, venture to the bars, or even try online dating. For those that expose themselves to online dating are forced into a world full of fakes and admiration for a simple picture of a potential mythological character. For a person involved in these websites, they are unable to meet the person face to face and experience an ludus relationship over the internet. Geoffrey Chaucer, the author of “Knight’s Tale” and “The Miller’s Prologue and Tale” creates an atmosphere in his short stories similar to one of a online dating site. He combines in both stories admiration for the physical side of a human as well as the inner-self.
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A knight is always expected to act as a knight. In medieval times, the knight is typically a well respected man that steals the girl in stress. Arcite and Palamon are both noblemen and use their title to try to sue Emily. However they can not because they are stuck in a cell. The knight’s thought on love is based on appearance first mindset. The narrator states, “He cast his eyes upon Emily. He blanched and cried an ‘Ah!’ of such degree it was as if he’d been pierced through the heart” (1077). The norm creates a society that has brainwashed the knight’s into viewing and judging love based solely on appearance. Because of this view on processing love, Palamon and Arcite are unable to create an actual relationship with Emily. Both men are taking in what they think is the proper way to find their damsel in distress. Their goal is to find a women they are attracted to and wife her. As Arcite is expelled from the city and Palamon is stuck in jail, both men do not call it quits showing their true grit to find love. Their inner knight is completely exposed. Arcite …show more content…
Nicholas and Allison in “The Miller’s Prologue and Tale” develop a relationship that is not completely based off looks. Allison looks past the societal norm of being faithful and shows affection to whom she loves. Her daring venture would be shamed if caught, but her overwhelming love for Nicholas guides her. Allison evades the precipitation of her being a tramp by turning down other suitors at the window. The narrator conveys Nicholas’ true feelings toward Allison by him stating, “This Nicholas began to cry for mercy, and spoke so fair and pressed from his suit so fast, That she granted him her love at last…”(3288). Chaucer proves that love has no borders and can not be contained. As the characters begin to develop a deeper relationship, Chaucer take the opportunity to prove that an emotional attraction between two humans cannot be constrained.Allison states, “Then kiss me, since it can be no better, For Jesus’ love and for the love of me” (3716). The love that Chaucer creates is driven from the heart. Allison and Nicholas are open to one another about their feelings, which aids in their quest for a relationship outside of a societal
A knight is always expected to act as a knight. In medieval times, the knight is typically a well respected man that steals the girl in stress. Arcite and Palamon are both noblemen and use their title to try to sue Emily. However they can not because they are stuck in a cell. The knight’s thought on love is based on appearance first mindset. The narrator states, “He cast his eyes upon Emily. He blanched and cried an ‘Ah!’ of such degree it was as if he’d been pierced through the heart” (1077). The norm creates a society that has brainwashed the knight’s into viewing and judging love based solely on appearance. Because of this view on processing love, Palamon and Arcite are unable to create an actual relationship with Emily. Both men are taking in what they think is the proper way to find their damsel in distress. Their goal is to find a women they are attracted to and wife her. As Arcite is expelled from the city and Palamon is stuck in jail, both men do not call it quits showing their true grit to find love. Their inner knight is completely exposed. Arcite …show more content…
Nicholas and Allison in “The Miller’s Prologue and Tale” develop a relationship that is not completely based off looks. Allison looks past the societal norm of being faithful and shows affection to whom she loves. Her daring venture would be shamed if caught, but her overwhelming love for Nicholas guides her. Allison evades the precipitation of her being a tramp by turning down other suitors at the window. The narrator conveys Nicholas’ true feelings toward Allison by him stating, “This Nicholas began to cry for mercy, and spoke so fair and pressed from his suit so fast, That she granted him her love at last…”(3288). Chaucer proves that love has no borders and can not be contained. As the characters begin to develop a deeper relationship, Chaucer take the opportunity to prove that an emotional attraction between two humans cannot be constrained.Allison states, “Then kiss me, since it can be no better, For Jesus’ love and for the love of me” (3716). The love that Chaucer creates is driven from the heart. Allison and Nicholas are open to one another about their feelings, which aids in their quest for a relationship outside of a societal