The Wife of Bath has a theme that leaves everyone asking, “ Why would she present herself this way”. The Wife of Bath’s theme was really about marriage, wealth, literature, love, and her not knowing why Jesus rebukes women like her. Then she decides to go on a religious journey, even though she isn't liked by Jesus. The author uses details to tell the readers her characteristics. The wife of bath was a woman and at this time women weren't allowed in churches because they were “monsters”. The Wife through out the story quickly starts to defend herself. Since she had so many husbands people looked at her terribly. Though she relates herself to the King that has many wives, saying that if he could do it, that it would be okay if she did it.
