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Canterbury Tales
The Pilgrims
8
Literature
12th Grade
09/30/2011

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The Knight (+)
Definition
-follows chivalry
-fought in many battles-excellent soldier
-dresses modestly-wears his battle tunic-stained
modest and humble
-going on the pilgrimage to give thanks
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The Squire (+)
Definition
-knight's son-20 years old
-dresses gaily-bright and embroidered
-short gown
-could ride well, whistle, sings, recited poetry
-serves his father
-ladies' man
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The Yeoman (+)
Definition
-servant of the knight
-neat dresser
-archer
-equipped to fight
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Nun (Prioress) (-)
Definition
-name=Madame Eglantyne
-speaks an inferior French
-pet dogs-feeds them
-well dressed; has jewelry
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The Monk (-)
Definition
-has many horses and greyhounds
-likes hunting
-modern monk-didn't follow old ways
-well-dressed
-spent money on himself-emphasized material rather than spiritual
-fat and bald
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The Friar (-)
Definition
-makes friends with country folk
-begs, preaches, and buries the dead
-hears confessions-sells forgiveness
-has many affairs
-name is Hubert
-spends time in taverns
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The Merchant (-,+)
Definition
-business owner
-has a forking beard
-beaver hat
-secretly in debt
-makes a good impression
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Oxford Cleric (+)
Definition
-student
-on a quest for learning
-spent money on books-not on horse of food
-received money from friends for his earnest prayers for them
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