Study the essay "Colfox Vs Chanticleer by J. Lesley Hotson included in Chaucer: Modern Essays in criticism (1959) edited by Edward WAGENKNECHT Do you find the argument of Hotson convincing or merely curious? (MEG 101 CHAUCER)

In the essay, Hotson compares the character of Colfox in the poem "The Craft of Lovers" by John Lydgate to the character of Chauntecleer in Chaucer's "The Nun's Priest's Tale". Hotson argues that Colfox is a more complex and nuanced character than Chauntecleer, and that Chaucer's use of satire and irony in the portrayal of Chauntecleer is less effective than Lydgate's use of similar techniques in the portrayal of Colfox.

Hotson suggests that Chaucer's portrayal of Chauntecleer is more of a caricature than a fully developed character, and that Chaucer's use of language in the poem is less inventive and creative than Lydgate's use of language in "The Craft of Lovers". Hotson also criticizes Chaucer's use of animal fables as a literary device, arguing that it limits his ability to fully develop his characters and themes.

Overall, Hotson's argument is based on a close analysis of the two poems and a comparison of their respective strengths and weaknesses. Whether one finds his argument convincing or not is a matter of personal interpretation and perspective.