Canterbury Tales

The game Harry Bailey suggests is the story game.

Each pilgrim will tell two stories on the way to Canterbury, and another two stories on the way back. Whoever is agreed to be the best storyteller will have a slap-up meal paid for by all the other pilgrims.

(Harry will sell them the meal at his Inn - the Tabard. So the one guaranteed winner is Harry himself).

No, Thomas Becket is not a character in Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales." The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories told by pilgrims on their way to visit the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury who was murdered in 1170.

In "The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer, Zephyrus is a character in the tale of "The Knight's Tale." He is a personification of the west wind and is invoked by the character Palamon to bring him comfort and fortune in love.

The objective that does not describe the Wife of Bath's narrative voice is detached or emotionless. The wife's narrative voice is known for being lively, passionate, and opinionated.

The friar in The Canterbury Tales is most notably characterized by his corruption and hypocrisy. Despite his religious role, he is depicted as self-serving, greedy, and manipulative, using his position for personal gain rather than genuinely helping others.

Pilgrimage was a big business in the middle ages - as important as leisure tourism is today.

Medieval Canterbury had many Inns and lodging houses to cater to all levels of income and expectation, and in some cases pilgrims might have decided to sleep out in the open air - if the weather permitted.

The stained attire of the Knight may suggest that he is battle-tested and experienced in combat. It could imply that he is a seasoned warrior who has faced many challenges and battles. The stains on his attire may also symbolize his dedication and commitment to his cause, willing to get dirty and fight for what he believes in.

Chaucer conveys the theme of how greed and corrupt behavior can lead to destruction and downfall. The Pardoner in the tale exemplifies this through his deceitful practices and manipulation of others for personal gain, ultimately resulting in tragedy for those involved. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of corruption and the moral decay it can bring.

In the Pardoner's Tale, the setting of a bustling tavern symbolizes the sinful world that the characters inhabit, mirroring the spiritual decay and moral corruption that the Pardoner preaches against. Additionally, the journey the characters embark on within the dark and treacherous woods serves as a metaphor for the dangers of succumbing to temptation and the consequences of greed. Overall, the settings help to highlight the themes of sin, greed, and moral deterioration present in the tale.

he raped a beautiful girl one night while out on his horse.

Each pilgrim will tell two tales on the way to Canterbury, and two more on the road home.

Chaucer never finished his poem - so in the fragments we have no pilgrim tells more than one tale (and some never get to speak at all).

In "The Pardoner's Tale," the three rioters are sent to town by a tavern boy who overhears them conspire to kill Death. The boy suggests that they go seek Death under a tree, where there are an abundance of florins, leading the rioters to their demise. This sets off the chain of events that ultimately leads to their tragic end.

The Pardoner is criticizing the hypocrisy of those who preach against avarice (greed) while themselves making a living by exploiting people's greed through indulgences and false relics. He is highlighting the irony of condemning a sin that one benefits from financially.

The Canterbury Plains in New Zealand were formed by the erosion of the Southern Alps through a process called fluvial deposition, where rivers carried sediments and deposited them across the land. This geological process has been ongoing for millions of years, resulting in the flat and fertile plains that are characteristic of the region today.

The opening section of The Canterbury Tales that introduces the characters is called the "General Prologue." This section sets the stage for the stories that follow by providing descriptions of the various pilgrims who will be sharing their tales during the journey to Canterbury.

Geoffrey chaucer

The Pardoner is the most controversial of all the pilgrims for four reasons: his work, his sin (greed), his unrepentant pride, and his sexuality. The Pardoner's job-giving people written absolution from sin-was a dubious profession in medieval Europe. As he reveals in his Prologue, the Pardoner is well aware that he himself is covetous, which is the very sin against which he preaches in order to con people into giving him money. What makes him so distasteful to the other characters, especially the Host, is that fact that he is so proud of his vice. In the General Prologue, the narrator suggests that the Pardoner's sexual orientation is ambiguous, which means that he occupies an even further marginalized position in fourteenth-century society.

The Tabard was an inn in Southwark, owned by Harry Bailly, where the Pilgrims in the Canterbury Tales stayed. (Harry Bailly decides he enjoys their company so much he will go with them on their pilgrimage.)

The narrator tells us that his hair was like rat-tails, thin and yellow as flax; his eyes bugged out like a rabbit's, he had no beard and was feminine in appearance, and his voice was like a goat's.

A knightly contest is a chivalric competition or tournament typically held during the medieval era, where knights would compete in feats of arms such as jousting, sword fighting, and archery to showcase their skills and prowess. These contests were often held to entertain nobility and demonstrate a knight's valor and honor.

Proximate causes refer to immediate triggers or mechanisms that directly lead to a particular outcome. Ultimate causes, on the other hand, delve deeper into the evolutionary or historical reasons behind why a trait or behavior exists. Ultimate causes are about understanding the broader context and long-term implications, while proximate causes focus more on the immediate factors at play.

In Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," the pilgrims are traveling to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury, England. They each tell stories along the way to pass the time and entertain each other.

In "The Wife of Bath's Tale," women most desire sovereignty or control over their husbands and relationships. The wife in the tale gains power and autonomy through dominating her husbands, which is presented as a crucial desire for women.

Canterbury Show Day is typically held on the second Friday of November and is a public holiday in the Canterbury region of New Zealand. It is a day to celebrate rural life, with agricultural shows, entertainment, and competitions.

Can we learn morality from someone who is not moral?