How would you compare and contrast the Wife of Bath with the old woman in Chaucer's "The Wife of Bath's Tale"?

There are many comparisons that can be made between the Wife of Bath and the old woman in her tale, and the most important one is that both characters are seeking to establish female sovereignty in a misogynistic world. For example, in her lengthy prologue before the tale, the Wife of Bath expounds on the need for women to gain more independence, especially in their relationships with men, and she uses extensive descriptions of her many marriages to back up her arguments. Likewise, the old woman in the tale argues that women want sovereignty in their romantic relationships, and she ultimately gains said sovereignty by asserting her authority within her marriage to the knight.

Despite the many similarities between the Wife and the old woman, there are a few differences. For instance, the old woman regains her youth by the end of the tale, while the Wife (who yearns to attain the lost beauty of her younger days) remains advanced in years. This disparity highlights an important characteristic of the Wife: by including an aged character who regains her youth in her tale, the Wife reveals how important youth is to her. As such, while the Wife is clearly progressive in many ways, she still seems to abide by the misogynistic belief that women are only powerful/beautiful if they are young.