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The Canterbury Tales

The Wife of Bath's Tale

What is it that the old woman says women "desire most"?

Asked by Dolly M #629514 on 10/30/2017 4:15 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 10/30/2017 11:50 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 10/30/2017 11:50 PM

The old woman says that a submissive husband, who sexually satisfies his wife, is what women desire most.

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