Thursday 11/15

Journal:  Do you think it is difficult for individuals from different social classes to become romantically involved?  What challenges might they face?  Explain.



1.  Identify at least 5 answers that the Wife of Bath offers as to what women most desire?  Why would
Chaucer include all of these perspectives? 

2.  Pg. 181   In lines 120-126, what criticism does not Wife of Bath offer here?  What do these comments reveal about her character?


3.  Finish Reading Wife of Bath's Tale.  With a partner, consider the following questions:

--Why is it ironic that the knight's answer saves his life?  Explain.
--What does the old woman request as her reward?
--What is your reaction to the knight's reluctance to grant her request?  
--Is he getting what he deserves or bing unduly penalized?  Explain.

4.  On pg. 184, lines 274-279, what is revealed about the knight's character?  Is this direct or indirect characterization?

5.  In lines 282-300 (pg 184) what value system does the old woman reject?  What values does she affirm?  

6.  Pg. 185... How might "temporal things hurt and maim"?  Explain.  

  HW:  Complete "Thinking Critically" Questions on pg. 188 in notebook.