“ God bad us for to wexe, and multiplye.” Chaucer had a good idea of marriage. He thought that women should hold the power in the relationship. In 1405-1410, men were superior, they expect women to worship them. So if men were superior, why did chaucer think women should hold the power? The Wife of Bath is Chaucer's prime example of how a marriage should be. The Wife of Bath, also known as Alyson, is a notorious harlot. She uses her body to get men to give her what she wants. Alyson has been married five times, sex is her main tool to get guys to want her. She makes men feel that they are in control but in reality she controls everything from the inseam of her skirt. Although, the Wife of Bath's life may sound intriguing… not all
