The Wife of Bath's Tale
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English
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12th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the central conflict in 'The Wife of Bath's Tale'?
Back
The central conflict revolves around the knight's quest to discover what women truly desire, which leads him to confront issues of power, gender roles, and the nature of true love.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who is the protagonist of 'The Wife of Bath's Tale'?
Back
The protagonist is a knight who is punished for his crime of raping a maiden and is given a year to discover what women most desire.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the hag represent in 'The Wife of Bath's Tale'?
Back
The hag represents the theme of transformation and the idea that true beauty and worth come from within, rather than from physical appearance.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the knight's choice at the end of the tale?
Back
The knight's choice to allow the hag to decide her own form symbolizes the importance of mutual respect and equality in relationships.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What lesson does the knight learn by the end of the tale?
Back
The knight learns that true sovereignty in a relationship comes from giving power to one's partner and valuing their desires.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the hag's argument about her ugliness serve as a defense for her character?
Back
The hag argues that her ugliness ensures her loyalty, as no other man will desire her, thus making her a faithful wife.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does Queen Guinevere play in 'The Wife of Bath's Tale'?
Back
Queen Guinevere is the one who presides over the knight's trial, representing the authority of women in the tale.
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