Miller Study Questions

 

 

1.  How does the Miller come to tell his tale?  Is it supposed to be his turn?

 

2.  How does the MillerÕs tale quite the KnightÕs tale?  There are numerous points where the Miller picks up on details from the KnightÕs Tale, such as elements of theme, characters, structure, etc. Pick one specific element to discuss the Miller's tale as response.

 

3.  Line 3558 speaks of GoddeÕs pryvetee.  What is meant by this and where else does the idea of ÒpryveteeÓ come up in this tale?