In Chaucer’s “The Miller’s Tale,” why would the miller’s determination to speak following the knight appear unsettling to the 14th century audience ?

A. The knight had not finished his tale.
B. The miller did not ask politely.
C. A member of the clergy should have spoken next.
D. The miller was far beneath the knight in social order, so the miller should have deferred to the person who ranked above him.

Correct Answer: The miller was far beneath the knight in social order, so the miller should have deferred to the person who ranked above him. ✔

Last Updated: August 21, 2020