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Examine the opening of The Merchant's Tale, what themes / idea's does Chaucer concern himself with? The imagery in the general prologue tells Chaucer's audience the Merchant is skilled and wise 'full well his wit bisette' and Chaucer's use of language like 'forked berd' and 'in mottelee' not only portrays the Merchant in a precise way, but ensures that the readers think and feel the same way about the Merchant as Chaucer. In 'The Merchant's Tale' Chaucer concerns himself with many themes, amongst which are marriage, honesty, religion and women. The opening of the tale explores the Merchant's negative outlook on marriage and how bitterly he feels towards his wife 'I have a wyf, the worst that may be'. The initial impression given to the reader is that Chaucer believes marriage is mainly a man letting himself in for a life time of 'weeping and wailing' and Chaucer makes certain to the reader...

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