During the conclusion of the Wife of Bath's Tale, did the
knight truly care for his wife enough to allow her to make the decision regarding her
fidelity and appearance? Or was the knight clever enough to realize that this
might be another test, and tricked the woman himself? “My lady and my love, and
my wife so dear, I put myself in your wise governance” (The Wife of Bath’s
Tale, lines 1230-1231). Additionally, was the knight redeemed after his quest
for knowledge? Why should a rapist deserve a beautiful and faithful wife?
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