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In the Pardoner's Tale, the three rioters pledge to hunt down and kill Death (described as a great thief of lives) so he will never be able to kill more people, and to avenge those deaths associated with him.

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Do the rioters try to keep the pledge?

The rioters typically do not intend to keep the pledge they make, as they are motivated by short-term emotions and not by a genuine commitment to their promise. The pledge is often made in the heat of the moment and may not reflect their true intentions or actions once the situation calms down.


What were the three men in the pardoner's tale?

rioters


What is ironic about the rioters pledge?

The rioters' pledge in "The Pardoner's Tale" is ironic because, as they swear to avenge death and find Death to kill him, they end up finding Death in the form of the gold coins they ultimately die for. Their greed and moral corruption lead to their own downfall, resulting in a twist of fate where they inadvertently bring about their own deaths.


Who does the three rioters believe the old man is?

They wanted to find death to kill him for killin there friend.


What were the three rioters like?

The three rioters were described as young, brash, and arrogant. They were looking for Death after being told he had caused so many deaths, and they vowed to avenge those who had died.


What do the opening lines of the pardoner stale imply about the character of the three rioters?

the bragging comments of the three rioters show that they may be easily deceived (gullible) through their pride and greed. the old man's milder words show that he may be more thoughtful and clever. the dialogue reveals the characteristics of the three men and the other characters.


What would you most likely predict based on what the tavern boy tells the three rioters?

Based on what the tavern boy tells the three rioters in "The Pardoner's Tale" by Chaucer, one would likely predict that the rioters will encounter death or some misfortune, as the boy warns them about seeking Death at the oak tree. This foreshadows the outcome of the rioters' quest for Death, which leads to their own demise.


What do you call a crowd of people at a riot?

Rioters, looters, a mob.


How many commas are in the pledge of allegiance?

There are three commas in the Pledge of Allegiance.


What is group of rioters called?

A group of rioters is usually referred to as a mob.


How do the rioters treat the old man and where does the old man tell the three rioters to look for death?

up the crooked way towards that grove , waiting under a tree.


What were the three rioters in the pardoners tale doing in the beginning?

The three rioters in "The Pardoner's Tale" were drinking in a tavern when they heard a funeral procession passing by. They asked who had died, and when they were told it was a mutual friend who had been killed by a thief, they decided to find and kill the thief.