The passage discusses Geoffrey Chaucer's use of characterization in his work The Canterbury Tales. Specifically, it analyzes how Chaucer characterizes The Squire and The Wife of Bath through their thoughts and actions, what they say, and through satire. The Squire is portrayed as passionate about battle and courtly love, rarely sleeping due to these passions. The Wife of Bath is characterized as an experienced seamstress and a career wife with knowledge of love through her five marriages who dispenses relationship advice and displays wealth through fine clothing.