Question

which excerpt from the text best presents the dominant moral of \the monks tale\? a. and then saw that of his own perdition / he was sole author and he fled away. b. those who wish more, and on a nobler scale, / should turn and read the great italian poet / dante by name c. when fortune would elect / to trick a man, she plots his overthrow / by such a means as he would least expect. d. he swore to sin no more, until the hour / of death when at the last he was interred, / he recognized gods mercy and his power.

Explanation:

The Monk's Tale often emphasizes the idea of fortune and its fickleness, as well as the consequences of one's actions. Option C talks about Fortune tricking a man in unexpected ways, which aligns with the dominant moral themes of the tale about the unpredictability of fortune.

Answer:

C. When Fortune would elect / To trick a man, she plots his overthrow / By such a means as he would least expect.