Canterbury Tales

Outline Text: Canterbury Tales Theme/Issue: Feminism or Anti-Feminism: Images of women. Thesis: “The Wife of Bath” is a tale of feminism or Anti-feminism showcasing the images of women and ways a female character gains power within a repressive, patriarchal society. I. The main character, Alison, or the wife of Bath, is representative of most of the feminist ideals in the work. a. She is strong, independent, and to be respected as a women of …

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