What is the structure of The Canterbury Tales?

Answer 1

"The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer has a linear structure. The tales are a collection of stories built connected to a frame narrative, which was a popular way of telling stories at the time. However, the "Canterbury Tales" differed from traditional frame tales because the structure depended on the characters rather than a moral or general theme.

Answer 2

The Canterbury Tales is structured as a frame narrative, where a group of pilgrims tell stories to pass the time on their journey to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury. Each pilgrim tells a tale, which reflects their own personality and social status, creating a diverse collection of narratives. The work is incomplete, with only 24 out of the projected 120 tales completed.