Is the knights tale a misogynistic story?

Through a historical perspective the knights tale is a not misogynistic story. The island of the amazons in an infamous story and is one of the most important stories in ancient Greek culture. The amazons were a band of women warriors who had never truly tasted defeat. According to the knights tale; " He [Theseus) had subdued the Amazons by force [...] their queen he took to wife, and, says the story (Chaucer 26). This time period, placed a heavy emphasis on chivalry, which Theseus demonstrated by treating this prisoner of war with utmost respect and offered for her hand in marriage. He could have easily slaughtered her and married a different woman. Also, Arcite and Palamon fought vigorously for Emily's love. Those who favor a misogynistic view typically claim that they fought over her like she was an object which is not a fair representation of women. This is untrue however, because the two men were willing transcend historically practices. Typically it the king would not only marry off his daughter, but also pay a dowry to the suitor. These two men had so much respect for Emily that no even an army, or brotherly love could stop them from winning her heart.