The Shipman's Tale

GPTKB entity

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fairy_tales
gptkbp:adaptation adapted into modern retellings
various adaptations in literature and theater
gptkbp:analysis often analyzed for its social commentary
gptkbp:audience medieval readers
gptkbp:character the merchant
the merchant's wife
the Shipman
the Shipman is pragmatic
the merchant is gullible
the wife is resourceful
gptkbp:character_development the Shipman's character is pragmatic
the merchant's character is portrayed as foolish
the wife's character is cunning
gptkbp:character_voice the Shipman
gptkbp:conflict love triangle
gptkbp:criticism varied interpretations over time
gptkbp:cultural_significance part of the literary canon
gptkbp:ended concludes with a twist
gptkbp:format gptkb:poetry
gptkbp:genre gptkb:poetry
gptkbp:has_reception well-received in its time
studied in literary courses
gptkbp:historical_context explores gender roles
reflects medieval society
depicts merchant class dynamics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Shipman's Tale
gptkbp:influence gptkb:literature
inspired various artistic interpretations
gptkbp:inspiration Chaucer's experiences as a traveler
gptkbp:language Middle English
gptkbp:legacy influenced later writers
remains a subject of academic study
gptkbp:literary_devices gptkb:dialogue
irony
foreshadowing
gptkbp:moral the complexities of love and fidelity
gptkbp:motif trickery
gptkbp:narrative_style frame narrative
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:The_Canterbury_Tales
gptkbp:plot a tale of deception
gptkbp:published_in late 14th century
gptkbp:setting gptkb:England
gptkbp:structure contains multiple characters' perspectives
gptkbp:style satirical
gptkbp:symbolism money
gptkbp:theme gptkb:marriage
the role of women in society
the nature of trust
the consequences of betrayal
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Geoffrey_Chaucer
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Geoffrey_Chaucer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5