Tuesday, August 28, 2012

WIfe of Bath #12

How does the Hag's transformation externally match or mirror an internal transformation of the rapist knight who earlier gave no respect to women?

Wife of Bath #11

How does the Tale of the Wife of Bath connect to her message in the prologue?  How might her story be a type of wish-fulfillment for aging?

Wife of Bath #10

What two options does the Hag present the Knight?  What option does he choose (trick question!)? How does the hag then change?

Wife of Bath #9

What does the hag teach the young knight about nobility in her lecture?  What makes a person "Noble" or "Gentle" according to her?

Wife of Bath #8

What does the Old Hag say she wants in return for providing the answer to the knight's riddle?  What is the Queen and the court's reactions to the Knight's answer?

Wife of Bath #7

What problem does the Knight find when he starts asking women what they want?    What are some of the answers he receives?

Wife of Bath #6

What is the initial punishment King Arthur orders for the knight?  Who intervenes and requests a special trial?   Who is in charge of this special trial?  What must the knight do to save his head?   How long does the knight have to fulfill his mission?