The Merchant\'s Tale notes

This document provides you with the key critical interpretations of 'The Merchant's Tale' that you will need in your exam. The critics included look at feminist perspectives, those exploring differing class views, the court, and general critics about Chaucer's Tale. They have been carefully selected and narrowed down so that you will need to memorise as few as possible for the exam.

An in-depth summary of AO3 (context) and AO5 (critics) for Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Merchant's Tale'. Catered towards A-Level students studying WJEC Eduqas English Literature (pre-1900s poetry). Divided by topic with highlighted bullet points. Includes information on: Authorial context: Chaucer's personal life Social context: Medieval estates, the Black Death, the Peasant's Revolt, the Rota Fortunae, astrology, English vernacular Literary context: 'Metamorphoses' ...

The document includes context of Medieval society ranging from female rights to religious beliefs, as well as class division and spiritual values . The historical knowledge will support your understanding of Chaucer's 'The Merchant's Tale', as well as providing sophisticated contextual points to expand wider arguments in your essays.

The document includes key quotes from the entire tale, selected to help you answer a wide range of questions. They are separated into the following themes: women, marriage, sex, power, relationships, class, religion and deception. They are succinct and chosen selectively.

The document includes context of Medieval society ranging from female rights to religious beliefs, as well as class division and spiritual values . The historical knowledge will support your understanding of Chaucer's 'The Merchant's Tale', as well as providing sophisticated contextual points to expand wider arguments in your essays.

An in-depth summary of AO3 (context) and AO5 (critics) for Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Merchant's Tale'. Catered towards A-Level students studying WJEC Eduqas English Literature (pre-1900s poetry). Divided by topic with highlighted bullet points. Includes information on: Authorial context: Chaucer's personal life Social context: Medieval estates, the Black Death, the Peasant's Revolt, the Rota Fortunae, astrology, English vernacular Literary context: 'Metamorphoses' ...

The document includes key quotes from the entire tale, selected to help you answer a wide range of questions. They are separated into the following themes: women, marriage, sex, power, relationships, class, religion and deception. They are succinct and chosen selectively.

This document provides you with the key critical interpretations of 'The Merchant's Tale' that you will need in your exam. The critics included look at feminist perspectives, those exploring differing class views, the court, and general critics about Chaucer's Tale. They have been carefully selected and narrowed down so that you will need to memorise as few as possible for the exam.