1. Pardoner vs. Wife of Bath
Make a Venn Diagram comparing/contrasting the Pardoner and his tale with the Wife of Bath and her tale.
Pardoner
Both
Wife of Bath

2. Pardoner vs. Wife of Bath
Look at the methods of characterization on p in the textbook. Make a chart finding examples of these methods for the Wife of Bath and for the Pardoner.
Method
Pardoner
Wife of Bath
Directly telling
Describing appearance
Presenting words/actions
Revealing private thoughts/feelings
Showing others’ response

3. Pardoner vs. Wife of Bath
Whom do you find more interesting, the Pardoner or the Wife of Bath?
Write a one-page response explaining your opinion, using specific details to support and develop your response.

4. Wife of Bath vs. Modern Woman
Read the New York Times article, “The Feminine Critique.”
In your group, discuss your response to the article.
Make a Venn Diagram comparing a modern day woman to the Wife of Bath. Consider each woman’s opinions, values, experiences, etc. How would today’s woman answer the question, “What do women want?”