3. what do the parables in "the monk's tale" tell us about the intentions of chaucer?

Parables in "The Monk's Tale":

‘The Monk’s Tale’ is a collection of tragedies derived from various sources including Biblical and historical and also memory and folklore besides others, through which Chaucer wants to bring forth the idea that prosperity is not everlasting.

One should not trust in prosperity as it belies faith. Through these parables Chaucer wants to convey the message that fortune may change as it is  changing frequently.  The monk offers the first ever known meaning of a tragedy.

normally working animals are domesticated and ruled by a master, a domesticator (tamer), to perform basic and important functions on a farm, for example. the value used in this context is animal labor in exchange for food. it is not so much a contrast to the story told by napoleon and the pigs, since the animals of that particular farm also performed functions on the farm through domestication. the only thing is that in this case, who rules them is a pig, also an animal, but very respected, to whom the other animals lent him submission. that's about a strong relationship of dependency between animal and owner.

i think the correct answer would be adjustments in life roles.  this causes for one to adjust or change totally his/her career or lifestyle since the present is not beneficial to the life role he is at. for instance, you became a mother you would of course stop going to malls and enjoying life outside. you would be staying at home taking care of your child.