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Yes, the manciple in Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" is described as being illiterate or poorly educated, but he is portrayed as clever and shrewd in managing his finances and handling his responsibilities as a steward.
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What are Canterburys main sports?
Rugby
What was the manciple role in society in the middle ages?
The manciple was a purchaser of provisions, usually for a university.
In Jeffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales what did Chaucer think of the manciple?
In the Canterbury Tales, Chaucer portrays the Manciple as a dishonest person who always makes a profit on his purchases. Chaucer also ironically praises his financial wisdom that enables him to hoodwink his masters who are the best-learned lawyers in the country.
What is the manciple tale about?
About a Steward
What was the manciple social standing?
The manciple was a type of officer in charge of purchasing provisions for a college or other institution. In medieval times, the manciple was considered a lower-ranking official among the various officers of an institution, such as a monastery or college.
What was the job of the manciple in the middle ages?
A manciple had the job of overseeing purchase and storage of food for such organizations as monasteries, colleges, courts, and so on.
Who did the manciple travel with?
The manciple traveled with the group of pilgrims in Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales." He was responsible for purchasing provisions for the group.
Is Samoa educated well?
Yes, Samoans are well educated people.
How was Amerigo Vespucci educated?
he was well educated by his uncle
What are the contradictory traits in the Pardoner's prologue and the Manciple's prologue?
The Pardoner's prologue shows him openly admitting to deceiving people for profit, while the Manciple's prologue portrays him as a wise and prudent person. The Pardoner is dishonest and manipulative, while the Manciple is portrayed as trustworthy and astute.
How were children educated in Victorian times?
They were educated very well.
How well educated is England?
it is more educated than you thing
