summary of the poem The Oxford Clerk
summary of the poem the oxford clerk from 1st bsc in english
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The Cleric tells of an interesting tale about a noble king named Walter. He was a handsome and strong man who didn't want to get married, but his subjects' concern about not having an heir to the throne, along with their persuasive skills, had impressed the king. He made an arrangement with his subjects declaring that he will find a wife.
In his search, Walter discovers a beautiful girl by the name of Griselda. The king asks her father for his permission to marry his daughter, and the father agrees. However, before the two were to marry, Walter asked of one promise from Griselda: to obey his will with happiness, even if it causes her pain. Griselda accepts and soon afterwards they marry[5][6].
During their marriage, Griselda gave birth to both a son and a daughter. After each of the child's birth, Walter began testing his wife by taking both of the children away and claiming that he would kill them. Each time that he had done this, Griselda didn't refuse and submitted to his wishes with happiness. After several years, Walter tested Griselda one last time. He told Griselda that he wished to remarry; and although stricken with grief, Griselda accepts.
On the day of the wedding, Walter asks for Griselda to help prepare his new bride along with her brother. She agrees, and the king was then convinced that Griselda was a patient and steadfast woman. He finally admits to her about the tests and that their children are alive. The bride and the young boy were their children returning home after many years. Griselda fills with bliss and happiness in knowing that her children are alive, and the family lives together in peace.
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