Canterbury Tales: Prologue, Pardoner, and Wife of Bath Review

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What story illustrates women's inability to keep a secret?

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The story of King Midas.

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Who is the author of The Canterbury Tales?

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Geoffrey Chaucer.

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What time frame is given to the knight to discover what women most desire?

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A year and a day.

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How is Death portrayed in The Canterbury Tales?

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As both the price of wickedness and an actual person.

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What is ironic about the old man's attitude toward Death?

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Most people seek to avoid death, but the old man looks for it.

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What is the main theme of The Canterbury Tales?

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The exploration of social classes and human behavior.

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What literary device is commonly used in The Canterbury Tales?

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Frame narrative.

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What does the Wife of Bath's tale primarily discuss?

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The nature of women and their desires.

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What is the significance of the pilgrimage in The Canterbury Tales?

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It serves as a backdrop for the storytelling and reveals character traits.

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What does the Pardoner's tale warn against?

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The dangers of greed and hypocrisy.