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Who Is Gerffrey The Dreamer's Intentions To Console The Black Knight?

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For years the Book of the Duchess has raised suspicion whether the character Gerffrey the dreamer’s intentions to console the Black Knight was sympathetic or simply criticism. Therefore many readers wonder why the dreamer does not seem to comprehend the Knight’s sorrow for his beloved. My paper will explore the fact that the dreamer overhears the Knight’s weeping at the death of his lady but still continues to misunderstand what is truly said because he process to provide a compassionate ear. As a result the Knight is able to make sense of his frustration and sorrow for his grief.

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