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O you cruel Gods, that sway
Is he mad because every person has to die like "any other beast"?
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The agreement was,
A deal was made. Whoever lost the deal had their head cut off? at least that's what I am understanding.
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And in a tower, in anguish and distress,
They are wanting to get out/escape.
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For ever, without ransom, till they die.
They are stuck in prison until they die.
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banner borne
Banner means a large piece of silk or other cloth with a device or motto extended on a crosspiece. Borne means in a conspicuous place.
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He would put forth so thoroughly his might Against the tyrant Creon as to wreak Vengeance so great that all of Greece should
Sounds like they are going to fight against each other.
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And will not suffer them, nor give consent, To buried be, or burned, nor will relent, But sets his dogs to eat them, out of spite
Doesn't want her dead husbands to "suffer" while they get burned or buried, but being eaten by dogs is okay? gross.Was this actually a thing? Did stuff like this ever happen?
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lamentation to be known
She is still so sad about her husband's death and she still wants it to be known.
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Now help us, lord, since it is in your might.
Sounds like she is praying wanting for everyone to be forgiven or to make things better.
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Let each man tell his tale, until we learn Which of us all the most deserves to win; So where I stopped, again I’ll now begin
Basically everyone has their own side of the story and each one should say their part and just wait to see who wins.
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He gained the realm of Femininity,
He was loved by many?
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heere
My reflection: I really like that everything is translated. Very easy to understand, but I also found that it's original work to be easy to read as well. I really liked the prologue, I already have an idea of what's coming up next in the next few tales.
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Then would he talk and shout as if he’s crazy.
He IS being described as crazy!
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He lifted each door from its hinges, that easy,
the miller sounds like he's a body builder. Sounds a bit intimidating how strong he is.
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MANCIPLE
A manciple is an officer who buys provisions for a college, monastery, or other institution.
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That, if gold would rust, what shall iron do? For if the priest be foul, in whom we trust,
They are doubting the priest.
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dagger
Means, a short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a weapon.
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In courtesy she had delight and zest.
She sounds like a really sweet person with great talents and personality.
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No more servants, for he chose so to ride;
He wants to be the only servant?
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He was as fresh as is the month of May. Short was his gown, with sleeves both long and wide.
He is being described very well. He has so many talents.
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loved chivalry,
Chivalry means, the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code. So that means the code for knights are " truth, honour, freedom and all courtesy"? I always hear the saying, " Chivalry's not dead" what exactly is that saying?
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devout at heart
Meaning, having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment.
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Caunterbury
out of context, but when I'm reading this reminds me of Canterbury Street and i can just imagine that street come to live.
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wende
is this the same as wend? If so, it means to in a specific direction, typically slowly or by an indirect route.
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Whan that Aprill, with his shoures soote The droghte of March hath perced to the roote
Dryness in March, showers in April. why did he put April first then March?
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