Which of the following themes appears in "The Miller's Tale" ?
Correct answer: D. All of these answers
- A. The misuse of scripture
- B. The contrast between vulgar love and courtly love
- C. The misdirected kiss
- D. All of these answers
Explanation
The tale combines all three features: Nicholas misuses biblical material, the lovers parody courtly love through crude desire, and Absolon receives a comic misdirected kiss. Therefore, all the listed themes appear in the tale.
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