A* A-level: ‘The Merchant’s Tale representation of women & the balance of gender power’ TMT Chaucer

A* A-level Essay: ‘How does The Merchant’s Tale represent women & the balance of power between the genders in marriage?’ - A Merchant’s Tale’ Chaucer

A* A-level: ‘The Merchant’s Tale representation of women & the balance of gender power’ - A Merchant’s Tale’ Chaucer

2and a half pages, 1,600words typed, 8 paragraphs

Full marks for all AOs on Section 2 of the English Literature A-Level - quotes, analysis, constant context on author, religion, astronomy, and societal norms as well as comparisons

Written in exam conditions

This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper
Some of the key points:
Solid introduction
Link to Genesis through quotes
Chaucer’s ironic references to the deviousness of women
Chaucer reminding the readership of the societal conditions women had to suffer through
Januarrys strong desire to marry and his focus on physical aspects & sexual gratification (in his haste to marry)
January’s wishes for his wife to succumb to his desires
The absence of the voice of women
Wife of Bath
And many other points and a solid conclusion…