Tradition fabliaux conform a gender binary associating masculinity with reason and femininity with lust. In the case of The Stupid Knight however, neither of these gender binaries are maintained. Although the husband holds a position of knighthood, he is by no means portrayed as a masculine and providing husband. The same can be said for the wife. Even though she is sexually frustrated and seeks help, she is not driven by her lust or desire. She strives to help educate her husband, instead of straying from her marriage to receive sexual gratification. This goes against all gender binaries and traditional gender roles of that time. The wife remained faithful and hopeful for change and in turn was able to exercise her agency on her
Tradition fabliaux conform a gender binary associating masculinity with reason and femininity with lust. In the case of The Stupid Knight however, neither of these gender binaries are maintained. Although the husband holds a position of knighthood, he is by no means portrayed as a masculine and providing husband. The same can be said for the wife. Even though she is sexually frustrated and seeks help, she is not driven by her lust or desire. She strives to help educate her husband, instead of straying from her marriage to receive sexual gratification. This goes against all gender binaries and traditional gender roles of that time. The wife remained faithful and hopeful for change and in turn was able to exercise her agency on her