Canterbury Tales 1

• shows the chacteristics of 14th century England
• told from different viewpoints
• talks about the different p.o.v.'s on the journey to Canterbury
• they all come from differnet backgrounds yet theyre sharing the same journey
• The Knight is very honorable, seems to be modest because he's had to work for his wealth, he's seen the world through war
• the Squire is young and has not had to work for his wealth so he can focus on what's important to him, finsing a lady
• the Yeoman is well prepared to serve and fight so why is he on a journey of holiness?
• the Prioress is very dainty and feminine. she is graceful and charming but is she seen as a nun or a woman to take?
• the Monk is very rich as seen in his clothing but he doesn't take full advantage oh his position. He was somewhat charming
• the Friar is a very nice gentleman for dealing with beggars all the time, he'll do just about anything for a small fee
• the MErchant was nice and good at wwhat he does, but he's in debt
• seems like everyone is revolving around one issue, money
• the Cleric is all about learning, spends his money on books
• the Lawyer is very good at what he dos, kinda ruthless
• the Franklin is very wealthy and gluttonous
• the Dcotor is very well trained in his career and made good money
• Bath's wife is rich and greedy
• the Parson and the plowman are givers, the parson sees himself as a model for others and sees bribery as sinful, "if gold rust, what then will iron do?"
• The mancipile while illiterate knows how to come out on top
• The host is very merry and inviting to his guests. He wants everyone to tell two stories on the way to Canterbury and another two on the way back. The most interesting storyteller gets a dinner