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The Nun’s Priest’s Tale. Cindy Chien Dana Tsai Tobey Hsieh . Summary Backgrounds 1. The Nun’s Priest’s Status a. low among nuns b. opposite to Chantecleer c. escape from reality 2. Dreams. III. Interpretation 1. Antifeminism a. women bring tragedy
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The Nun’s Priest’s Tale Cindy Chien Dana Tsai Tobey Hsieh
Summary • Backgrounds • 1. The Nun’s Priest’s Status • a. low among nuns • b. opposite to Chantecleer • c. escape from reality • 2. Dreams
III. Interpretation 1. Antifeminism a. women bring tragedy ex. P.211, p.213, p.215 b. women always scared c. Pertelote “one who confuses someone’s lot or fate”
2. Allegory of Original Fall Analogies -Adam/Chantecleer -Eve/Pertelote -Serpent/Fox -Paradise/Chicken yard -Fall because of women
3. Beast Fable a. didactic purpose -flatter (p.215) -hold one’s tongue(p.217) b. unconventional tale
4. Mock Epic a. epic conventions b. mockery -Chantecleer/Priam, King of Troy -Hens/Roman Senators’ wifes
5. Metrical Romance Knight’s battles & courtly love -barnyard/castle -Chantecleer/king -Pertelote/Queen