Decorum and Expression of Intention in 'Beowulf,' Njals Saga,' and Chaucer

Author / Editor
Redwine, Bruce,III.

Title
Decorum and Expression of Intention in 'Beowulf,' Njals Saga,' and Chaucer

Published
Dissertation Abstracts International 45 (1985): 2869A.

Description
Body language, grouping, and voice level used by characters signify intent; in Chaucer's works, typically, appeasement manifests itself as the intent.

Chaucer Subjects
Background and General Criticism.