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 The character of Hamlet is similar to Alisoun's character in The Wife of Bath's Tale. Hamlet, like Alisoun, is also a more modern, liberal character. Hamlet shows us that he does not care what other's think of his beliefs, especially about the murder of his Father. Alisoun shows us that regardless of how many people looked down on her for multiple husbands, she didn't let that stop her and she wouldn't let the people get to her. Hamlet pretty much sticks out to the rest of society because of his actions and statements. This is similar to Alisoun in The Wife of Bath's Tale because it wasn't the norm to have multiple marriages, or for a woman to be head of household in those days. Another comparison between the two characters is their relationship issues and affairs. 

"Blessed be God that I wedded out! And the best that I could pick out...(p. 28, The Wife of Bath's Tale)".

"...She spoke in this way to the Knight: "You stand now"...(p. 35, The Wife of Bath's Tale)."