in dreams She tells Chauntecleer that his fear comes from too much heat and food She speaks like a doctor She advises him to take herbs and laxatives from the yard She says Taak som laxatyf Take some laxative Her scientific tone makes the scene funny because a hen is giving medical advice like a scholar Pertelote Laughs at Dreams At the end of her speech Pertelote proudly says that dreams are meaningless She quotes wise men like Cato She says no one should fear dreams She asks Chauntecleer to be merry and forget his foolish fear She wants him to act bold again Her words make him ignore his warning and later he falls into the fox s trap Chaucer uses her scolding to show how pride and false reason can lead to danger Pertelote s scolding is proud and funny She mocks Chauntecleer s fear gives wrong advice and makes him ignore the truth Through her sharp words Chaucer shows that foolish confidence can bring trouble and that even wise talk can lead to disaster