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Which pilgrim is described as being "wanton" and "merry," suggesting a carefree and perhaps promiscuous nature?
- A The Wife of Bath
- B The Prioress
- C The Second Nun
- D The Merchant's Wife
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The Wife of Bath is characterized as a bold and independent woman who challenges societal expectations of women in the Middle Ages. The terms "wanton" and "merry" used to describe her suggest a carefree and perhaps even promiscuous nature. She is unapologetic about her sexuality and her multiple marriages, making her a controversial and fascinating character in Chaucer's work.
