Note the physicality in depiction of Alison. How is she described? What type of imagery is used? Does Chaucer seem sympathetic other unhappiness with her husband ?Consider his statements on marriage?

These are too many questions for this short forum space. The crafty wife of John the carpenter, Alison is much younger than her husband. She has an affair with Nicholas, a boarder who stays with her and her husband. You can read more dtail about this in the GradeSaver link below:

http://www.gradesaver.com/the-canterbury-tales/study-guide/summary-the-millers-tale