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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.
Who does the three rioters believe the old man is?
They wanted to find death to kill him for killin there friend.
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.
Where does the old man tell the rioters to look for death how do they treat him In the pardoners tale?
In "The Pardoner's Tale," the old man tells the rioters to look for Death under a nearby oak tree. They treat him with scorn and disrespect, mocking his age and insisting that he must be a coward for not confronting Death directly. Their arrogance leads them to dismiss his warning, ultimately resulting in their own demise.
What is ironic about the attitude of the rioters and the old man toward death?
The rioters mockingly refer to Death, but end up encountering and giving him the old man. The old man was initially looking forward to meeting Death but ends up fearing the rioters instead. This irony highlights the unpredictability and inevitability of death, showing how attitudes towards it can change in unexpected ways.
What terrible news do the three rioters hear at the tavern pardoners tale?
The three rioters hear news about the death of a mutual friend due to a "traitor" identified as Death. They vow to avenge their friend's death by finding and killing Death. This leads them on a journey that ultimately leads to their own demise.
Why do you think the rioters set out to kill death?
Because they think he killed their friends
When the story opens what are the rioters doing and what captures their attention?
The rioters are drinking in a tavern and engaging in rowdy behavior. Their attention is captured by the mention of Death, whom they vow to kill.
How did the young rioter die?
When the youth returned, he was stabbed to death by the other two rioters.
What do you call a crowd of people at a riot?
Rioters, looters, a mob.
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 two rioters plan while the other one is in town?
The two rioters plan to stab and kill their companion when he returns from town, as they believe he may betray their plan to find and kill Death.
