What purpose does the Wife of Bath’s prologue fulfill? When you think about it, she actually gets to tell two different stories . Which one is more important to you and why? Why do you think she spends so much time with her prologue? Which other pilgrims take note of her story and interrupt her? Why do they do so?
There are many parts to this short writing prompt, but that’s because there’s just so much to talk about when we study the Wife of Bath’s story. The prologue for the Wife of Bath is just as important as her actual tale. Take a close look at her prologue, making certain to address lines that […]