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In 'The Nun's Priest's Tale,' Pertelote believes that dreams are not to be taken seriously. She said dreams must be caused either by overeating or from having indigestion or other health problems.

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How does Chanticleer try to persuade Pertelote that dreams can be important?

Canticleer tells Pertelote that dreams are important because the truth can and is usually revealed in dreams. Chanticleer is trying to tell Pertelote that the murderers and murders will come out in his dreams.


What sense do both Pertelote's and Chanticleer's positions turn out to be correct?

Both Pertelote and Chanticleer demonstrate the balance between reason and intuition. Pertelote represents rationality and skepticism, urging Chanticleer to disregard his fears and interpret his dreams logically. Conversely, Chanticleer’s initial instinct to heed his dream serves as a warning that ultimately proves valid when he encounters danger. Their positions highlight the interplay between reason and instinct in navigating life's uncertainties.


Did Chanticleer agree with Pertelote and with Cato?

Chanticleer disagreed with Pertelote's dismissal of dreams as meaningless, as he believed his dream was a warning. He also disagreed with Cato's advice, choosing not to flee but rather to confront the danger head-on. Ultimately, Chanticleer's actions aligned more with Cato, as he faced the fox bravely despite his earlier fear.


Who was Pertelote?

Pertelote is a character from "The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer. She is a proud and beautiful hen who is the beloved of Chanticleer, a rooster. Pertelote plays a significant role in "The Nun's Priest's Tale" as she offers advice to Chanticleer and ultimately saves him from a fox.


What two debates about the controversial issues of Chaucer's day are included in The Nuns' Priest's Tale?

In "The Nun's Priest's Tale," two debates about controversial issues of Chaucer's day include the debate between Chauntecleer and Pertelote about dreams and whether they hold any significance, as well as the debate about the role of women in marriage and their ability to provide sound advice, represented by Pertelote's argument against the validity of Chauntecleer's fear of his dreams.


What do Catholics believe about dreams in terms of Analysis?

Dreams are the product of the imagination of the sleeping mind and do not foretell the future.


Why do Chanticleer and Pertelote argue at the start of the story?

Chanticleer and Pertelote argue at the start of "The Nun's Priest's Tale" because he had a dream that predicted his death by a fox. Chanticleer disregards the dream as mere folly, while Pertelote urges him to take it seriously and mocks his fear.


When your dreams will come true?

Your dreams will come true but if you only believe in them.


Can dreams tell the future-?

No, dreams are just your subconscious. There is nothing mystical or supernatural about them.


How do you reach your dreams?

Believe in yourself and your dreams, then work hard to achieve your goals.


Can your dreams come true?

yes, they can if YOU believe


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