2.  What is the structure of the poem? How do the imagery and argument of each stanza develop and intensify the appeal?

The poem is about the speaker’s purse being very light because he is poor.  He really needs money and as each stanza progresses so does his argument.  The first stanza is where the speaker is appealing to the “lady dere” to take mercy on him and help him out.  The second stanza uses imagery to here the sounds of the coins and the speaker again appeals to the lady by complimenting her.  The third stanza the speaker begs the lady to help him leave town and the finally he asks the lady to help him in another way if his purse won’t fill with money.

3.  In exploring the extended metaphor of the poem, consider how diction accounts for the humor of Chaucer’s parody.

Diction accounts for the humor of Chaucer’s parody when Chaucer repeatedly flatters the lady.  He says “Queene of comfort and of good compaignye” which is very flattering.  He gives her much power as he is begging her to help him.  Chaucer compares his purse to his lady love.  He tries to use proper words to flatter the lady and make her feel like she is important and powerful.

 4.  How does the envoy continue the tone of the poem even as it addresses a specific person?Chaucer flatters Henry IV by saying he is conqueror and allows free elections.  He is complimented in the poem and is loyal to his people.  The speaker reminds him that he has power including the power to solve his problems.