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Canterbury Tales Characters. The Able-Bodied, Great-Hearted Knight . During this time period. In the Poem. Distinguished man Wise and modest Followed chivalry, truth, honor, generousness & courtesy Fought and won over 15 battles Going on pilgrimage to give thanks Not the best dressed. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Canterbury Tales Characters
The Able-Bodied, Great-Hearted Knight
During this time period Knights learned to fight and
serve their lord according to the Code of Chivalry.
Knights were to be courageous in battle and cultured qualities of devoutness, loyalty, courteousness, and generousness.
In the Poem Distinguished man Wise and modest Followed chivalry, truth,
honor, generousness & courtesy
Fought and won over 15 battles
Going on pilgrimage to give thanks
Not the best dressed
During the time
period A Miller is someone
who works in a mill. At first the trades of
the Medieval miller and baker were carried out by the same person. The Medieval miller had a shop near the mill where he baked bread.
In the poem Short-shouldered,
red bearded man Mouth as mighty as
a furnace Master-hand at
stealing grain
The Plowman
During this time period Uses manure from animals to
plow the fields to fertilize the soil
No education needed to be a plowman
Might wake up before dawn to eat breakfast and then work in the fields all day long until nightfall, resting only on Sundays.
In the Poem Wore a tabard He was good and true Living in a peace prompt Helped the poor He would help, but never
would take the money from them.
Merchant DURING THIS TIME PERIOD IN THE POEM A merchant is a
businessperson. Merchant engaged in
retail trade. Merchant sell them
to various customers.
Forking beard motely and buckled boots.
He didn’t mention his name because he owe money to people.
He curried himself so people wouldn’t know he was in debt.
The Lying, Untrustworthy Pardoner
During this time period Pardoners collected money for
the church. This money was suppose to go back into the community through hospitals and roads.
Pardoners encouraged the people to ask for forgiveness, but could not actually hear the confession.
On occasion they would preach, even though they weren’t supposed to.
In the Poem Long blonde hair, bulging eyes, and a
shaved chin. Sang strongly and loudly “Come
hither, love, come home!” Deceiving and untrustworthy He pocketed donations and made
fools of the priest and congregation.
The Unique MonkDuring this time period
In the poem
Rich or poor you can be a monk
Living under strict discipline
Punishment if violation of restrictions
Life commitment Trying to escape a
violent world Trying to live a quiet life
Hunter Rides Horses Wears fancy
clothing(fur) Fat and Bald Going against monks
usual beliefs Manly Not the usual monk
The Frugal, Debt-free Manciple
During this time period• A Manciple buys provisions
for the monastery, college, or other institutions.
• Comes from the Inner Temple.
• In a sense a slave.
In the poem• Illiterate• Knows how to keep a hold on
his money• He buys victuals• Watches the market• Outpaced his learned masters• During a legal case, would
“show them up”• Sometimes bought on credit
or paid cash
The Well-mannered, Whore-like Nun
During this time period Took the vow of poverty,
chastity, and obedience. Nun life consisted of a
regular round of worship, reading, and chores.
Dressed very conservatively from head to toe.
In the Poem Had very good manners Tender-hearted Overly flirty and
entertaining Well-dressed Wore jewelry that conflicted
her dress code
During this time period In the Poem
They spread the word of God during the Middle Ages
No matter their social standing, their life revolved around Christianity and the church
Catholic The Parson was of the Clergy,
which was in the highest estate Spent his day preaching to his
parishioners (gave them money) If the Parson were to be poor, he
would wear everyday clothes and wooden clogs on occasion
He taught others on Christ’s gospel
He put others before himself and remained patient
Gave to poor parishioners even though he was poor himself
He did not stray from his followers
He was humble and did not seek glory
He did not judge He lived by what he taught
The Loyal and Humble Parson
{ {During this time period Doctors were highly
revered for their knowledge in medicine, illnesses, and treatment of such.
Doctors received money in exchange for prescriptions written to apothecaries (pharmacists).
In the Poem Is very skilled in all aspects
of medicine, surgery, and sickness.
Is also fervent in astronomy, possessing in-depth information regarding the stars and planets.
Is very peculiar about money. VERY, VERY peculiar.
The killed, Professional, Penny Pinching Doctor