Pardoner vs. Wife of Bath

1. Pardoner vs. Wife of Bath • Make a Venn Diagram comparing/contrasting the Pardoner and his tale with the Wife of Bath and her tale. Pardoner Wife of Bath Both

2. Pardoner vs. Wife of Bath • Look at the methods of characterization on p. 103 in the textbook. Make a chart finding examples of these methods for the Wife of Bath and for the Pardoner.

3. Pardoner vs. Wife of Bath • Whom do you find more interesting, the Pardoner or the Wife of Bath? • Write a one-page response explaining your opinion, using specific details to support and develop your response.

4. Wife of Bath vs. Modern Woman • Read the New York Times article, “The Feminine Critique.” • In your group, discuss your response to the article. • Make a Venn Diagram comparing a modern day woman to the Wife of Bath. Consider each woman’s opinions, values, experiences, etc. How would today’s woman answer the question, “What do women want?”