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    Mark Steven O.

    Tandoy – BSED 3A

    Discussion on the Story Collection Framework of The Canterbury Tales


    Chaucer’s masterpiece, Canterbury Tales, is one of the most significant works in
    Middle English literature, and it essentially follows a story collection format based on a
    pilgrimage. This framework constitutes a narrative tool through which diverse characters
    and perspectives within 14th-century English society may voice their individual
    narratives. Every story has its own social, moral, and cultural set up of the society in
    which they are set, and at the same time, they help to reveal the personality of the
    individual character.
    The Pilgrimage: The overall plot is best described as taking place during a journey to
    Canterbury, where the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket is located. This journey is the
    setting for the stories, giving the characters a pretense to come together and tell their
    narratives. The journey represents a search and a hope for forgiveness, salvation, and
    rebirth, while the stories are frequently profane and humorous.
    The Characters: Chaucer introduces a set of pilgrims who belong to various classes,
    occupations, and ages, including the Knight, the Wife of Bath, the Pardoner, and the
    Miller. This variety enables the creation of a diverse spectrum of stories focusing on
    love, ethical issues, and societal issues. The actors developed the characters powerfully
    and colorfully so one can easily identify with them.
    The Tales: Every pilgrim has to recount a narrative, and the stories themselves are
    different in terms of their category, mood, and intent. Some are funny, some may have a
    message or lesson to be learned, and some are serious. These are highlighted as
    diversity present in people’s lives and ways that different groups exist in society. The
    tales are generally compounds of stories, whereby the reader or listener can decipher
    other stories within them.
    The Prologue: The General Prologue occupies a substantial part of the poem and
    serves as the preparation for the actual stories or fables. It sets the tone of the social
    order and the interaction between characters, which provides the context for the stories
    to come.
    Interactivity and Competition: The storytelling is framed as a contest, with the best
    tale earning a free meal at the Tabard Inn upon their return. This competitive element
    adds a layer of engagement and encourages the pilgrims to craft their tales with care,
    further enhancing the narrative quality of the collection.
    What Do Most Women Desire?

    The question of what women most desire is complex, reflecting a blend of individual
    experiences and societal influences. From my observations in The Canterbury Tales, it
    appears that women primarily seek power and control. This desire for agency is evident
    in historical figures like Eleanor of Aquitaine and in the character of Guinevere. The
    dynamics of power relations, along with the often critical and even violent attitudes of
    men towards women, drive women to seek control over their lives and to be recognized
    as equals in society.
    Women’s desire for power can be seen as a response to historical oppression, where
    control becomes a means of asserting their identity and agency. In The Canterbury
    Tales, Guinevere’s quest for autonomy reflects this struggle, as she embodies the
    desire for both influence and respect in a patriarchal context. Ultimately, the pursuit of
    power and control is not just about dominance; it is about achieving equality and
    ensuring that women's voices are heard and valued in a society that has historically
    marginalized them.

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