Read and annotate the Wife of Bath's Tale before class on Monday, October 13.
The Wife of Bath's Tale as translated by Nevill Coghill
NOTE: The tale starts at line 31. You should have already read the first 30 lines which appear in the selection of the Wife of Bath's Prologue provided below.
As you read, pay attention to structure:
Be sure to bring a copy of the text with your annotation to class.
DUE: Monday, October 13, before class.
The Wife of Bath's Tale as translated by Nevill Coghill
NOTE: The tale starts at line 31. You should have already read the first 30 lines which appear in the selection of the Wife of Bath's Prologue provided below.
As you read, pay attention to structure:
- Notice that unlike other pilgrims, the Wife of Bath interrupts her story with various personal comments, anecdotes and illustrative stories.
- What might she be trying to convey about herself with this additional information?
Be sure to bring a copy of the text with your annotation to class.
DUE: Monday, October 13, before class.