Exploring Chaucer's Key Works

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What literary device is predominantly used in Sonnet 130 to challenge traditional love poetry?

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Satire

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Analyze the use of irony in 'The Pardoner's Tale.' How does Chaucer use irony to convey the tale's moral?

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The Pardoner preaches against greed while being greedy himself.

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Evaluate the role of the Wife of Bath as a narrator. How does her perspective influence the tale she tells?

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Her perspective as a strong, independent woman challenges traditional gender roles.

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How does the Wife of Bath's character challenge societal norms of her time?

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By being outspoken and independent.

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Who is the author of 'The Canterbury Tales,' which includes 'The Wife of Bath's Tale' and 'The Pardoner's Tale'?

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Geoffrey Chaucer.

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What is the significance of the Wife of Bath's prologue in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

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It provides insight into her views on marriage and female autonomy.

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How does Chaucer use satire in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

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To critique social norms and the hypocrisy of various societal roles.

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What themes are explored in 'The Pardoner's Tale'?

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Greed, morality, and the consequences of vice.

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Describe the narrative style of 'The Canterbury Tales.'

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It employs a frame narrative, where multiple stories are told by different characters.

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What role does the pilgrimage play in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

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It serves as a backdrop for the characters to share their stories and perspectives.