The Miller's Prologue and Tale, although very entertaining and comic, is primarily a serious tale. A close look shows serious underlying themes presented to an audience using humour, rather than comedy and entertainment being its focal objective. Through the medium of the churlish Miller - conventional literature and views are challenged and satirised by his tale. Rather than unrealistic ideals, the Miller tells a tale that reveals the truth about human nature and its faults, …showed first 75 words of 1316 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1316 total…show Chaucer is not just aiming to receive a 'laugh'. He is presenting to the audience the serious fact that humans are flawed, and for this they are punished. In conclusion it appears the prior purpose for The Miller's Tale is not just for entertainment. It shows our human flaws and the faults of our society. It points out the almost ridiculous nature of The Knight's Tale, and brings the audience sharply back to reality.