Wife Of Bath Prolouge Flashcards
How many times was WoB married?
5 times
What was it about women at the time?
They weren’t educated
Was was it about 3 of them?
They were old and rich
Tell me about her 4th husband (UNAMED)
He cheated on her and she gave the impression of having an affair in turn and that she loved it. This drove him crazy and he became a loyal husband
What was it about her 5th husband
He was very young and intellectual. He was upset about how vocal she was and sexually dressed so he made her read documents about how to be. She burned them, he hit her, making her deaf in one ear. She pretended to die to get his sympathy and she got him right where she wanted him.
What was her 5th husband’s name?
Janklyn
What did the WoB say about virgins?
It’s cool if you want to keep your virginities but don’t shame me: tell me, who makes the virgins?
What was it that she used to defend her being married multiple times?
The bible
What two men in the bible were married multiple times?
King Solomon, Abraham
What does WoB say about sexual organs?
Not only are they used for procreation, but for pleasure as well.
Where did she meet her 5th husband?
At her 4th husband’s funeral
What did the WoB do to get what she wanted?
She has withdrew from sex
Why did men write about the disadvantages of women?
Because they had the power of the pen and they were educated
What did the WoB say about men having the power of the pen?
If women had the power, they would have a lot to say too
According to what other men said, what did you have to do in order to be successful? Why?
Not get married because women waste your time and money
Who was the first female feminist in the English language?
The WoB
Who was the first female sinner?
Eve
What does the pardoner say first on page 180?
If a woman is going to control me, I don’t want to get married!!
What does the WoB say to the pardoner?
I haven’t even begun my story, and what I’m about to say, you may not like it. It may not taste as good as Ale,but when I’m done with my two cents about married life and as an expert of being a wife, this will be your reality check.
What is ale?
Alcohol, beer.
What is a cask?
A wooden barrel to hold alcohol
Who is Ptolemy?
An Egyptian mathematician, geographer, and astronomer.
Because she mentions ptolemy, what dies this show?
She’s familiar with the philosopher and she’s very educated
What else does the WoB say about the pardoner?
That it’s up to him if he wants a sip of her ale (metaphor for reality or truth) and she’ll give him examples of what you should be cautious of.
