Medieval women – surprisingly human!
Perhaps one might assume women in medieval literature are figures of silence, obedience, good breeding and manners. The women in Geoffrey Chaucer’s poetry, however, show a great deal more complexity and humanity than is popularly ascribed to medieval women. Chaucer’s women show a full range of characteristics: anger, humour, intelligence, slyness, rashness, prudence and physical strength, among other things.
Professor Simone Marshall (Head, School of Arts) will examine a selection of Chaucer’s women to show the wide range of humanity exhibited in their personalities, and to consider why Chaucer appears to show such an interest in women.
RSVP
If you are planning to attend in person, please RSVP to the email address below so that we can ensure we have sufficient space. You are welcome to bring your lunch.
Email staffwomenscaucus@otago.ac.nz
Livestream
The seminar will be available to attend remotely via Zoom. To request the link, please contact us at the email address below before 11am on 24 April 2024.