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Wednesday, 26th March 2003 Jad Salfiti A2 English Literature, Poetry: The Merchant's Tale Do you feel any sympathy for Januarie? All humans are flawed and without these flaws we wouldn't be human. Contrary to common assumption Januarie is not merely a two-dimensional character used as a didactic device to demonstrate the importance of spiritual wealth and the innate immorality of the female species. Januarie is a multi-facetted character that like all humanity is imperfect. Januarie's shortcomings create a level of affinity between him and the reader, as a modern reader it is easy to relate to Januarie and sympathise with him, moreover the fact that Januarie seems to learn very little from his mistakes creates a comic affinity between him and the reader, Januarie embodies the view that ignorance is bliss. Januarie's pursuit of a wife and consequent marriage to Maye can be interpreted as a confession; an admission that in the end physical...

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