The first thing that really struck me about the beginning of the wife of baths prologue was the way she warped scripture to suit her needs. We have talked a lot about how medievals thought that any love that led to a love of God was good, but this honestly just seemed a bit messed up to me and twisted from that end goal.
Also, merely the way she described her actions and thoughts for some reason reminded me tons of Madam Thenardier from Les Mis. Not exactly sure why, but I think she really wouldn't mind singing "Master of the House" herself. Anyhow, it was all a tad garish to me. Interesting though. I do however think that it was a good critique of the one who justifies the way they want to live life by whatever means they can. It also shows that a little truth in the wrong hands can lead to a lot of confusion.
Commented on Abbie George's :)
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