# Dame Prudence — The Canterbury Tales character guide

> Dame Prudence in The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Prudence, Dame

**First appearance:** 0059-chaucer-s-tale-of-meliboeus

## Who they are

Wise wife of Meliboeus who counsels forgiveness.

## Links

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