Ful weel she soong the service dyvyne, Entuned in hir nose ful semely, And Frenssh she spak ful faire and fetisly, After the scole of Stratford atte Bowe, For Frenssh of Parys was to hire unknowe.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A nun sang well and spoke French with a local accent, not Parisian.
- In plain terms
- She sang well and spoke local French well.
- What can you take from it?
- Status is shown through local education standards.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does accent matter for status?
- Does training define quality?
Another view
It judges quality based on regional prestige rather than skill.
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