Canterbury Tales Essay
Question:
Using The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, what can one infer about women by the way Chaucer portrays relationships throughout the book?
Thesis Statement:
Chaucer, who at times may seem like a sexist or misogynist by the way he portrays women in The Canterbury Tales, may actually be making a strong statement about the difference between an older more experienced woman and a young experimental woman. He does this by the reoccurring themes of unholiness and unfaithfulness of women in The Wife of Bath, Miller's, and Merchant's Tales.
posted by Skukura W. @ 3:28 PM
3 Comments:
Nice question and your thesis statement is very well put together. Just one suggestion, you don't need to use the words "may actually" because they take away from the strength of your statement. You are making a point that will be proven through your supporting points. The second sentence is nicely worded as well and you chose good stories in which to present your evidence.
Your thesis question is very good, there's just a little grammar error "what can infer" doesn't make sense, maybe try "what can be inferred" or "what can the reader infer." It is a good, specific question, but make sure to directly link the question with your thesis in the thesis statement.
The thesis statement is very good, eloquently put, and actually something never would of though about. Those stories are bottomless sources of material, so they were good choices.
Skukura, you're off to a great start with this thesis! I think you're ready to move on to writing your essay draft. Well-done!
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