brags and swore it wasn't so," (Line 80, The Reeve's Tale). The whole point of the story is the vengeance of the Reeve, hence, the characterization of the Miller is extended through the entire narrative and that makes the tale have a dense and anger tone. Conversely, in Boccaccio's tale, the purpose is to make people laugh by the story of this man who was tricked by his woman. However, the man is not characterized as a violent or stupid man, but the opposite, he is considered a very worthy and calm man. "Pinuccio, I've told you a lot of times that shouldn't wander about at night
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