In "The Wife of Bath's Tale," what does Alisoun say women want most ?
Correct answer: A. freedom
- A. freedom
- B. love
- C. education
- D. chastityDiscover Lesson Plans
Explanation
Alisoun says that women most desire sovereignty, or control over their husbands and their own lives. Among the choices, freedom is the closest equivalent; love, education, and chastity do not express her central claim.
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