First of all, my group decided to split our readings into sections which you can find on Amara's blog. I have section three as follows. The Wife of Bath's Tale is our Tale.
Summary:
This excerpt is all about a women telling a story about her husbands and how they are and how she acted with each. She explains that she wants what she wants and not one man satisfies her, and she always has an appetite.
5 Indirect Characterization:
1) "He never should have frightened me from drink"
You can infer that her husband is a man who loves to drink and it causes him to become angry.
2) "A liquorish mouth must have a lickerish tail"
Explains that he is a drunk and also is very abusive.
3) "To this day does my heart sing in salute"
She is a very respectful women who cares for things.
4) "I hold a mouse's heart not worth a leek"
You can tell that she doesn't have a lot to give, but she takes a lot.
5) "For though he glared and scowled like lion mad"
When her husband gets angry he really shows it.
Chaucer's purpose in telling this character's tale, is to hear one person's side of their story. The women telling the story is given a voice to tell her story and explain her feelings. "For God so truly my salvation be, As I have never loved for policy, But ever followed my own appetite." She describes herself and isn't afraid to say it.
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