![]() Kempe records her husband’s injury and her feelings about having to take care of him and it is hinted that Kempe saw her husband more like a burden than a lifelong companion. At one point, Kempe convinces John to both take a vow of chastity and so they stopped having sexual intercourse. The relationship between Kempe and her husband was tense at times and they disagreed about many things. Only one son appears in the novel but he remains unnamed. Margery was married to a man named John with whom she had fourteen children but while her husband is mentioned in her writings, her children are not. ![]() She did however learned by heart certain texts and parts of the Bible and many remained impressed by her extensive religious knowledge. Despite this and her status, it is said that she never learned how to read and had to be read religious texts and from the Bible. Kempe came from a wealthy family and the male members in her family were skilled politicians. Some have even attributed her powers and she was said to have had revelations and power to perform miracles. While Kempe was never formally made a saint by the Catholic Church she is named a Christian mystic and is known for her holiness. Margery Kempe is a historic figure who lived in England between 13 and remained in history because of her writings and her religious beliefs. ![]() We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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