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The Role of Women in The Canterbury Tales

The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer is a compilation of short stories that

served as a moral guide for his era. Through the faults of both men and women, he shows

in each character's story what is permissible and what is improper. Chaucer's Tales serve

as lessons on how one should live honorably and soundly. Under the surface, however,

lies a jaded look at women and how they are the cause of the downfall of men.

"The Knight's Tale" is one of chivalry and upstanding moral behavior. However,

beneath the surface lies the theme of the evil nature of women. Emily plays the part of the

beautiful woman who captivates the hearts of two unsuspecting men. Those two men are

cousins Arcite and Palamon, both knights who duel for Emily's hand in marriage. The

two start out as the best of friends and then roommates in a jail cell that is to be shared for

eternity. But with one look at Emily, the two start bickering......

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