Question

How does Chaucer’s style differ from Gower’s?

• A. Chaucer's poetry is more ornate and allegorical, while Gower's is more direct.
• B. Chaucer’s poetry is more balanced, humorous, and realistic
• C. Chaucer's poetry is primarily written in Latin, unlike Gower's English works.
• D. Chaucer's style is characterized by its strict adherence to classical meters, whereas Gower experimented more freely.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Chaucer’s poetry is more balanced, humorous, and realistic

• Chaucer’s artistry lies in control, proportion, and humour.

• Gower is moralizing, slower, and more medieval.

• This contrast explains why Chaucer overshadows Gower.