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The Roadtrip to Canterbury

You will find below all the pilgrims mentioned in The General Prologue in the chart below. Answer the following: 1. 2. 3. Pilgrim Job description Knights The Knight
are to serve their lord, king, liege, etc. They fight in wars for their superiors without question. This particular knight fights for his faith in the crusades and practices chivalry.
jobs of a squire is to serve their knight. Their job is to clean and prepare the knight's armor and horse. Sometimes, they will fight alongside, but mostly, they stay at the side lines. They are basically personal servants to the knights.

What do they do for a job? Im looking for an explanation, not just an obvious word or a phrase. Give two superficial details with line numbers of what the traveler looks like, how they are acting, etc. (In other words, something we can obviously see about the person.) Explain what kind of person the pilgrim is by interpreting their actions and visual details. (For example, if they are dressed in expensive clothing and acting flirty, what kind of person would you think of them as? Why?) Two Superficial Details
"He wore a fustian tunic stained 1. and dark With smudges where his armor had left mark.."(78,79)
"Thrice 2. in the lists, and always killed his man. This same distinguished knight had led the van..."(65,66)

Chaucers Characterization
The knight is portrayed as a gentle soul with honorable and bravery coated over him. He's loyal to his faith and purpose. He is in general a man whose life is chracterized by good deeds and favors. The knight seems amiable and respected.

The Squire

"Courteous 1.

The energy describes by Chaucer shows the raw spirit of the boy. He brings about a sense of youth and mirth to the older crowd. This hints at his agility and fighting skills. However, "He was embroidered like a meadow bright And this behavior is accompanied and contrasted by 2. full of freshest flowers, red and white. his obedient and humble countenance as Singing he was, or fluting all the day; He was required in a squire. as fresh as is the month of May."(91-94) he was, lowly and serviceable. And carved to serve his father at the table."(101,102)
never drooped their feathers 1. "His arrowshis hand he bore a mighty low-And in bow."(109,110)

Yeoman

Yeomans are usually fighting servants, or attendants, to a knights. Their job is to accompany the knight in their battles, where they are archers on the look-out to ensure the protectiona nd safety of their master.

2. "A

He was skilled in the arts of blending into and be one with nature. He is a character which is very skilled at using the bow.

saucy brace was on his arm to ward It from the bow-string, and a shield and sword"(113,114)

Prioress

The Prioress is also known as the nun. She is the typical "elegant lady-like" character.
The Monk lives under the Rule of St. where he has to devote himself to "work and prayer." The picture doesn't actually prove this to be accurate.

1. "And 2. "She

she would wipe her upper lip so clean That not a trace of grease was to be seen"(137,138)

She

is a very sentimental person who gets emotional really easy. She displays signs of politeness

used to weep if she but saw a mouse Caught in a trap, if it were dead or bleeding."(148,149)

1. "With 2.

Monk

fine gray fur, the finest in the land. And on his hood, to fasten it at his chin"(198,199) "Supple his boots. his horse in fine condition. He was a prelate fit for exhibition."(207,208)

we can see that he is very rich, due to the fact that at that period of time the pope gave him lots of authority.

Friar

The friars were people who were not 1. "He knew the taverns well in every town And every innkeeper and barmaid directly connected to a too"(244,245) monastery.They were always ready to "It's a sure sign whenever gifts are given To help people with their marriage and 2. poor Order that a man 's well shriven, And a should he give enough he knew in verity The confessions. Hj
penitent repented in sincerity."(229-232)

He is widely known in the town and uses sympathy to get money, thus we can conclude that they were very cheap people.

Merchant
They perform trades of furs and other types of clothing. They possess a decent amount of wealth.

"And motley dress; high on his horse he sat. 1. Upon his head a Flemish beaver hat And on his feet daintily buckled boots."(281-283)

Despite

2. "He 1. "He

told of his opinions and pursuits In solemn tones. and how he never lost."(284,285

his weird looks on the outside, we can see that from the story, it says that the is actually a really smart person.

Clerk

The "poorer" people of the society after spending too much money on books and learning. Clerks articulate a great amount of wisdom in their speeches.
The person that is appointed by the king to be the justice of all matters.

never spoke a word more than was need. Formal at that. respectful in the extreme. Short. to the point. and lofty in his theme."(314-316) And

We

can see that they are very polite and very well mannered. They were very modest as well.

had found no preferment 2. "Hewas too unworldly to makein the church he search For secular employment."(301-303)

1. "His

fame and learning and his high position Had won him many a robe and many a fee. "(325,326)

We

Sergeant-at-Law

2. "Nowhere 1. "It 2. "He For

can see that he is a person of high status and that he has lots of stuff to do. However he displays signs of good time management skills.

there was so busy a man as he; But was less busy than he seemed to be."(331,332)

Franklin

Franklin was the person who was not under the control of a vassal or a lord. He seems to be the person who is the expert in foods and wine.

positively snowed with meat and drink And all the dainties that a man could think."(135,136)

He is a very hospitable man and that he is willing to shelter strangers.

lived for pleasure and had always done. he was Epicurus' very son, In whose opinion sensual delight Was the one true felicity In Sight."(345-348)

Pilgrim Haberdasher (et al)

Job description They are the individuals with the most skillful professions. They are also known as the carpet-makers or the weavers.

Two Superficial Details

1. "They would
were so trim and fresh their gear pass For new. Their knives were not tricked out with brass But wrought with purest silver..."(335-337)

Chaucers Characterization They

were very well dressed and rich. In the story it shows signs that they are also people of high intelligence, having the gift of gab to win people over.

2. "Their 1. "He 2.

wisdom would have justified a plan To make each one of them an alderman"(381-383) could distinguish London ale by flavor."(392)

Cook

The cook works for the Guildsmen.

He is a very skilled cook who is able to recognize a good just by a flavor.

"That he should have an ulcer on his knee."(396)

The Shipman

Shipman is known as the notorious man of everywhere. He steals the captain's wine while the captain is asleep.

1. "If,

when he fought, the enemy vessel sank. He sent his prisoners home: they walked the plank.(409,410) "As for his skill in reckoning his tides, 2. Currents and many another risk besides, Moons, harbors, pilots, he had such dispatch That none from Hull to Carthage was his match."(411-414) "In 1. his own diet he observed some measure: There were no superfluities for pleasure. Only digestives, nutritives and such."(445-447)

He

is a pretty ruthless person as he likes to make people walk the plank. We can see that he is also very skilled in controlling the ship

Doctor of Medicine
The doctor's job is to know all the cures for the diseases. This doctor has a special lust for gold.

We

2.
"Yet he was rather close as to expenses And kept the gold he won in pestilences."(451,452)

can see that he is very good with money management and is not a spend thrift. We can see that he is very professional in his job as well.

She Wife of Bath

is a seamstress and could also be counted as an "experienced" wife. She indulges herself in the art of love and sex and also possesses a strong desire in wealth and communication.

1. "A worthy She'd had

woman all her life, what's more five husbands, all at the church door. Apart from other company in youth; No need just now to speak of that, forsooth. (469-472) "In 2. company she liked to laugh and chat And knew the remedies for love's mischances. An art in which she knew the oldest dances."(484-486)

We

can see that she is quite flirty as she had 5 husband and that she is a very lively and chatty person.

The Parson

parson is the pastor of the town. He preaches the Gospel to the citizens and makes sure that practices go in place. The most holy and devoted person.

1.

"Who truly knew Christ's gospel and would preach it Devoutly to parishioners, and teach it."(491,492) was a shepherd and no mercenary."(525)

He

was a very holy person, who believed truly in the gospel and love to preach.

2. "He

Plowman

A common peasant that loads animal waste to cultivate his crops. The brother of the Parson. He is the master of stealing grain and telling stories of how great he is. The person who gets

1. "For

love or Christ and never take a penny If he could help it, and, as prompt as any."(551,552)

We

2. "Living
"Broad, 1.

in peace and perfect charity, And, as the gospel bade him, so did he."(543,544)

could see that he believes in god and that he is a honest person. Despite the fact that he had very little wealth he still tried to pay his tithes.

Miller

knotty and short-shouldered, he would boast He could heave any door off hinge and post, Or take a run and break it with his head."(565-567) wrangler and buffoon, he had a store or tavern stories, filthy In the main . His was a master-hand at stealing grain."(576-578) isn't it a marvel of God's grace That an illiterate rellow can outpace The wisdom or a heap or learned men?"(591-593)

he

2. "A

is able to utilize the pros of his body, making use of his slick hands to steal from others, making him a very good thief.

1. "Now 2. "In 1.

Manciple

provisions for a college or a court.

buying victuals: he was never rash Whether he bought on credit or paid cash."(587,588) "He knew their dodges. knew their every trick : Feared like the plague he was. by those beneath."(621,622)

person who is very careful with his steps and moves. He was a great businessman despite the fact that he was unable to read.

The Reeve controls the Reeve

animals and the vassals for the lord. He is like the lord's assistant.

He

Well tucked away, yet out pleasure 2. lord with subtle loansit came toof goods, His or gifts To earn his thanks and even coats and hoods."(627-630)

"He had grown rich and had a store of treasure

is a very skilled farmers and knew all the tricks. He was also able to conquer any difficulty that came to him. We can see that he was very rich as well

The Summoner is the person Summoner

who brings people who are accused of violating the Church's belief to court.

1. "And 2. "He

drinking strong wine till all was hazy. Then he would shout and jabber as if crazy."(653,654)

He

would allow- Just for a quart of wine-Any good lad to keep a concubine"(667,668)

displays signs of being a drunkard and that he is corrupted guy as he was easily bribed by people.

Pardoners Pardoner

are the people who forgives people of their sins and collects the people's donations to church. This one is an extremely corrupted pardoner who collects the indulgences for himself.

"His 1.

wallet lay before him on his lap. Brimful of pardons come from Rome all hot."(706,707) still to do him justice first and In church he was a noble ecclesiast."(727,728)

He

is a person of high status and that he is very corrupted as he collected bribes from people.

2. "But last 1. "He

Host

The host is the person who leads the conversation of the group. He informs the pilgrims with numerous tales.

served the finest victuals you could think. The wine was strong and we were glad to drink."(769,770)

He

treat my with 2. "And please dontthe point.notionmake it disdain. This is I'll short and plain."(809,810)

is a very hospitable person who serves his customers the best food and drinks.