Why does the Wife of Bath set her story in "good King Arthur's day"?

to explain why there is magic in the story

to make fun of the Pardoner

because there are not knights anymore

all of these

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Why does the Wife of Bath set her story in "good King Arthur's day"?

to explain why there is magic in the story

to make fun of the Pardoner

because there are not knights anymore

all of these

Allison · Answer

@shadow

Shadow · Answer

why did u ping me

Shadow · Answer

I haven't read the story but in all honesty I'd probably go on a Google fest with Sparknotes or something to map out why the era of 'good King Arthur's day' is relevant for the story.

Allison · Answer

I thought you'd read it, my bad