The Wife of Bath's Tale

Elements of a Romance in "The Wife of Bath's Tale"

Multiple Choice

True OR False: The knight in the tale told by The Wife of Bath is the knight who is along for the pilgrimage in The Canterbury Tales.

• true

• false

As we make our way through each element, explain how it is present in "The Wife of Bath's Tale."

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How does the story feature a "near-perfect" hero? Explain your answer.

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Who is the "evil enemy" in the tale? Explain your answer.

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Romances feature a quest. What is it in "The Wife of Bath's Tale"?

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The hero of a romance has undergoes at least one test. How does that apply to this story?

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Supernatural elements typically occur in a medieval romance. How are they seen here?

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Medieval romances usually involve a battle of good vs. evil. How is that relevant in this story?

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Medieval romances also feature stereotypical female characters. How is that seen in the story the Wife of Bath tells?

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How is the knight in this story transformed before the story is over?