At which point, Palaomon would marry Emelye. This is significant, because it is highlighting how the various outcomes of different events can change quickly. As the knight is drawing upon his own experiences to: illustrate how your personal fortunes can change (based upon your level of preparedness for them). ("The Knight's Tale Part 1 -- 2," 2011) ("The Knight's Tale Part 3 -- 4," 2011) When you step back and analyze the Knight's Tale, it is clear that the story teller is talking about events that have occurred in his life. Most notably: the underlying amounts of violence, the complexities of various experiences / personalities and the consequences that this could have on life itself. These different factors are important, because they are illustrating how the knight was often a victim of society itself. As, he became: a knight and followed the code of chivalry, with the belief that he would be able to have a positive impact. However, over the course of time he realized that the complexities of his mission; meant that this would be a difficult standard to maintain. At which point, his views would become somewhat jaded about: what was occurring and the belief that many people had in different institutions (i.e. The Catholic Church along with the monarchy). These frustrations would boil over into open revolts against: these institutions and the ideas that they stand for. (Pearsal, 1985, pp. 58 -- 117)

In this aspect, the knight is a reflection of the frustrations that many people are feeling about what is taking place. As, he is illustrating the sense of: aggravation that most individuals have about these entities. This is important, because one could argue that the Knight's Tale is an illustration of the overall feelings that: many barons and lords are having about the status quo. As a result, one could easily infer that this story is tapping into the anger that many people are feeling, which will lead to a series of civil wars (over these frustrations). (Pearsal, 1985,...

58 -- 117)
Clearly, the Knight's Tale is just one aspect of the Canterbury Tales that is discussing the different beliefs of people within society. The knight is illustrating the sense of frustration that: many barons and lords are feeling about the status quo. This is because they see: the dominance of the church and governmental institutions as somewhat hypocritical. Where, the public is encouraging everyone to practice the ideas of chivalry, in order to reach a loftier goal. However, once they begin engaging in different activities that are supposed to be a part of the larger objectives, is when they will become disappointed. As, they feel that: the establishment deceived them and is only interested in their own personal objectives. In the Knight's Tale these frustrations can be seen in the characters Arcite and Palamon. While, Theseus is: depicting the establishment and their changing loyalties for these knights. Where, they are: criminals that are sent to prison and then as a source of entertainment for everyone. This is significant, because the story and the way the plot ends are examples of the frustrations that nobility is feeling towards the current power structure. In this aspect, the Knight's Tale is tapping into this sense of anger that many people are having at the time.

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