The tale of Don Quixote may be considered
A)a satire on the values of knighthood.
B)a story of an enduring romance.
C)an account of the valor of knights expelling Muslims from Spain.
D)the journal of a wandering monk.
E)a comedy on the follies of simple people.

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Don Quixote is widely regarded as a satire on the values of knighthood, which were already outdated at the time the novel was written. Don Quixote's escapades consistently mock traditional chivalric values and highlight the absurdity of his notions of honor and chivalry.

The Tale of Don Quixote May Be Considered