Context For Chaucer Flashcards

1
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What sort of environment did Chaucer grow up in?

A

Affluent family with connections to the royal household

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Cuckold

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A man whose wife is unfaithful, everyone else knows what’s going on

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Gentillesse

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The mode of behaviour expected of a nobleman

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4
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Church’s view of marriage

A

Marriage is undesirable but necessary

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5
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Prioress

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A woman who was responsible for running large estates and achieved some power and influence

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What was the Greek philosopher, Theophrastus’ view of women?

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Wives are nagging, complaining, and suspicious towards their husbands

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