The Canterbury Tales, written by Geoffrey Chaucer, is a collection of stories told by a group of pilgrims who are heading to Canterbury Cathedral. The Millers tale could be considered one of the most intriguing tales due to the sexual relationships intertwined in the story. His tale focuses on lying and cheating along with love and sex, showing how women can easily betray their marriages. Alisoun is the main female present in the Millers tale, she betrays her husband without a second thought and is obsessed with sexual activity. By reading the Millers tale one can come to the conclusion that Alisoun is promiscuous for cheating on her husband and using her sexuality to act out. Although this is true, it is proven through out the tale that Alisoun is completely misunderstood and by seeing this side it is very easy to feel sorry for her.
Alisoun is first introduced as a beautiful women who is married to a clever carpenter named John.
“In al this world, to seken up and doun,
There nis no man so wys, that coude thence
So gay a popelote, or swich a wenche.
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This is the first indication that Alisoun is trapped inside of a home and isn't allowed to spread her wings and be the wild eighteen year old she is because she is held down. “I woot right wel I nam but deed,’ quod she” (110). Alisoun also feels as though she cannot leave her relationship because of her husband which makes her feel as though she is stuck in a world she does not want to be in. Her husbands jealousy and over protective personality scares Alisoun into not doing what she truly wants to do, make love to Nicholas. John is forcing her to grow up too fast and be tamed at a young age which is part of the reason we see Alisoun act out. He is trying to tame an animal who has not had the chance to live yet, which makes one have remorse for
Alisoun is first introduced as a beautiful women who is married to a clever carpenter named John.
“In al this world, to seken up and doun,
There nis no man so wys, that coude thence
So gay a popelote, or swich a wenche.
Ful …show more content…
This is the first indication that Alisoun is trapped inside of a home and isn't allowed to spread her wings and be the wild eighteen year old she is because she is held down. “I woot right wel I nam but deed,’ quod she” (110). Alisoun also feels as though she cannot leave her relationship because of her husband which makes her feel as though she is stuck in a world she does not want to be in. Her husbands jealousy and over protective personality scares Alisoun into not doing what she truly wants to do, make love to Nicholas. John is forcing her to grow up too fast and be tamed at a young age which is part of the reason we see Alisoun act out. He is trying to tame an animal who has not had the chance to live yet, which makes one have remorse for