Alisoun
What Is Alisoun's Role?
The Wife Of Bath
What punishment does the Queen initially give the knight?
He must discover what women most desire.
What does the Old Woman ultimately give the Knight's wife the power to choose?
Whether to be beautiful and faithful or old and loyal?
Alisoun presents herself as an experienced speaker on marriage because she's had multiple partners.
True
The Knight has a year and a day to find the answer to the Queen's question.
True
How does the Old Woman demonstrate power over the knight?
She uses what she knows to make him depend on her for help.
What major idea does Alisoun emphasize through her discussion of marriage?
Women should have agency and authority.
Who ultimately give the Knight and answer that can save him?
The Old Woman
What does the Old Woman demand in exchange for helping the knight?
He must marry her.