charity

Piers is revealed to be the personification of the virtue of Patience in Langland's "Piers the Plowman." He serves as a moral guide for the protagonist, offering wisdom and lessons on living a Christian life.

Lynne Hunt Levy has written:

'Piers Plowman and the concept of poverty' -- subject(s): Piers the Plowman, Poverty

William Langland, around 1375.

Francis J. Hemelt has written:

'The seven deadly sins in English literature with special reference to the 'Piers plowman'..' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Piers Plowman, English literature, History and criticism