Which pilgrim tells a tale about a patient wife named Griselda who endures extreme trials from her husband, Walter?
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Correct answer: The Clerk of Oxford
The Clerk of Oxford tells the story of Griselda, which he claims to have learned from Petrarch. The tale explores the virtue of 'patience' and is often seen as a response to the Wife of Bath's views on marriage.
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