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Discuss the Miller's Prologue and Tale in the light of these interpretations, commenting on both Chaucer's intentions and the means he uses. "Chaucer never fails to give us a sense of the more serious side of life" The Miller's Tale is a rude story told with speed and wit" There are many contradictory interpretations concerning the Miller's Tale and it's underlying meaning (if there is one). Some people believe, as shown in the first statement, that it is simply a bawdy tale involving explicit language, actions and stock characters to comical affect. Others however, as shown by the second statement, believe that it is in fact an instructive tale, with many moralistic and challenging views being explored. The first interpretation suggests that The Miller's Tale was only written for fun and is a harmless romp. Support for this idea can be seen throughout the tale and even in the prologue. At the end of the Miller's Prologue, Chaucer states that the Miller is a "churl" and prepares the reader for the contraversial events that will occur. He also asks not to be blamed for the language and "harlotrie". It says that it is not to be taken seriously and this supports the view that it is only a rude story a