"The Prologue," "The Wife of Bath," & "The Pardoner's Tale"

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Who narrates the tale about the knight and the old woman in 'The Wife of Bath's Tale'?

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The Wife of Bath.

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What does the Wife of Bath's philosophy of marriage reveal about her character?

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She is a strong person with a keen sense of her own rights.

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How is Death portrayed in 'The Pardoner's Tale'?

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Both the price of wickedness and an actual person.

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What is the best description of the end of 'The Pardoner's Tale'?

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The rioters meet death.

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Why do the rioters go looking for Death in 'The Pardoner's Tale'?

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They plan to avenge the deaths of their friends.

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What is the significance of the Wife of Bath's multiple marriages in her tale?

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It reflects her views on female autonomy and the complexities of marriage.

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What moral lesson is conveyed in 'The Pardoner's Tale'?

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Greed leads to destruction.

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How does Chaucer use irony in 'The Pardoner's Tale'?

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The Pardoner preaches against greed while being greedy himself.

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What role does the old woman play in 'The Wife of Bath's Tale'?

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She represents wisdom and the idea that true beauty comes from within.

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What is the main conflict in 'The Wife of Bath's Tale'?

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The knight's quest to discover what women truly desire.