Wife of Bath

The Wife of Bath is a character from Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," representing a bold, experienced woman who has been married five times. She emphasizes her independence, sexual freedom, and assertiveness, challenging traditional views of women’s roles in her time. Through her prologue and tale, she explores themes of power dynamics in marriage, the nature of love, and personal autonomy, making her a notable figure for discussing gender, agency, and social norms from a medieval perspective.