The Book of the City of Ladies Book 3, Chapters 1-5 Summary

  • Lady Justice steps forward and tells Christine that it's time to bring a woman named the Queen of Heaven to live in the City of Ladies. The Queen graciously agrees to rule over the City of Ladies with wisdom and compassion.
  • She's the freaking Queen of Heaven. How else is she going to rule but with wisdom and compassion?
  • Lady Justice takes this opportunity to give a summary of all the arguments that men have made against women over the years and why none of these arguments hold up to questioning. She then offers the stories of Saint Catherine, Saint Margaret, and Saint Lucy as examples of women who have been deeply loved by God.