Select one of the prompts below. Answer in a complete paragraph.

A. Based on the characterization of the Wife of Bath, what do you think was Chaucer’s view of women and women’s roles?

B. Based on the excerpt you read from The Canterbury Tales, what do you think was Chaucer’s view of the Church? What characters are used to symbolize the methods of the Church?

C. Throughout The Canterbury Tales, Chaucer demonstrates a remarkable insight into people’s foibles, weaknesses, and contradictions. However, it can be stated that certain characters are more rounded and complex than others. Why do you think Chaucer presents certain characters as real people and others more as caricatures?