THE 'POVRE WIDWE' IN THE NUN'S PRIEST'S TALE

     What function do you think the "povre wydwe" serves in the NPT?
Consider how she lives; she is the keeper of the chickens, after all.
Why do you think Chaucer spends 25 lines or so on her at the
beginning, only to banish her til briefly at the end?

     Please write about 250 words (20-25 lines on email) and email to
your group and to me.