Question

According to the monk, what is one of Fortune's traits? A. She punishes and rewards people an equal amount. B.She tends to side with risk takers and other ambitious types. C.She befriends specific people who are good to her. D.She abandons people when they least expect it.

Answer 1

Answer: D.She abandons people when they least expect it.

In The Monk's Tale, we encounter seventeen stories that relate historical events. All of these stories have tragic commonalities. They tell the stories of heroes who, despite their success in life, all met sad ends. The monk blames these sad outcomes on Fortune. One of Fortune's traits is that she abandons people when they least expect it. This is one of the most common themes of Medieval tragedies.