We have changed our privacy policy. In addition, we use cookies on our website for various purposes. By continuing on our website, you consent to our use of cookies. You can learn about our practices by reading our privacy policy.

The Canterbury Tales: The Wife of Bath's Prologue Lines 437-456 Summary

  • (The Wife again begins to re-enact how she spoke to her husbands.)
  • Then I would say, look at how meek our sheep Wilkyn is.
  • Come close, let me kiss you!
  • You should be all patient, meek, and be good-natured. You always talk about Job's patience; imitate him, since you do such a good job of preaching about him.
  • Unless you do that, you will learn from experience that it is better to have peace with your wife.
  • One of the two of us has to give in, and since a man is more reasonable than a woman, it should be you.
  • What's wrong with you; why do you complain? Is it just because you want to have sex with me? Go ahead, have as much sex as you want!
  • My, you're fond of sex!
  • If I sold my body, I would get a lot of money. Instead, I keep it all for you.