English, 16.10.2019 12:50 princessvaeh2625

In chaucer’s "the monk’s tale," many characters are victorious in battles but later meet with misfortune. which best states the theme that these stories develop?
a. courage and fortune cannot coexist.
b. war leads to misfortune, even for the victors.
c. fortune abandons all, even the successful.
d. victory in battle is superior to good fortune.

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