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Self involved, "Was in debt", more interested in appearance of wealth and status than honesty. Somewhat deaf, "had five husbands", made 3 pilgrimages to Jerusalem, wants to attract men. Which description best describes the Miller? Specializes in deeds, did not take cases he could not win.
Big man, very strong and ugly, stole grain, played bagpipes. Which description best describes the Merchant? Which description best describes the Sergeant at Law Lawyer? Wealthy landowner, not of noble birth, generous, good host, had been a member of parliament. Which description best describes the Wife of Bath? Which description best describes the Reeve? Which description best describes the Knight? Honest work, very moral and spiritual, works the soil as a farmer.
Chaucer Chaucer was often called the father of English poetry. Wrote and spoke Middle English Began writing. Geoffrey Chaucer Born in London, about His Father was a wine merchant, a member of the newly developing middle class. Similar presentations. Upload Log in. My presentations Profile Feedback Log out. Log in. Auth with social network: Registration Forgot your password? Download presentation. Cancel Download. Presentation is loading.
Does NOT wear a threadbare cloak. Instead, he wears a double-worsted cloak. Term The Merchant [image]. Definition Forked beard. Talks about how much money he's making. Boasts about his knowledge of English economics.
Never loses money in his bargains. Skilled at disguising his debt. The narrator does not know his name. Term The Clerk [image].
Definition Very poor. Borrows money from friends, says prayers for their souls in exchange. Uses money to buy books instead of food. Wears a threadbare cloak. Would rather read Aristotle than anything in the world.
Gladly would learn, and gladly teach. Term The Lawyer [image]. Definition Well respected. Pretends to be busier than he actually is. Charges much for negotiating the sale of land. Writes legal documents that nobody can find fault with. Know all of the statutes and laws by heart. Considers himself more important than he actually is.
Term The Franklin [image]. Definition Beard white as a daisy. Sanguine personality. Occasionally serves in the Parliament. Epicurean - eat, drink, and be merry. His house is always full of delicious food and fine wine. His table is permanent. Very generous; known for his hospitality. Term The Doctor [image]. Definition Skilled physician, top of his trade. Knows the cause of every illness. Practices astrology, treating his patients when he thinks the stars are best aligned. Well-read in medical texts, but not in the Bible.
Values gold, which is the "best medicine. Term The Wife of Bath [image]. Definition Skilled weaver, makes money.
Thinks highly of herself. Wears red stockings and supple new shoes. Has been married five times. Has had many love affairs. Is very open about female sexuality. Knows the remedies to love.
Is partly deaf because her last husband used to throw a book at her. Has large hips. Believes that women should have control over their own lives. Term The Parson [image]. Definition An idealized character. Virtuous, devout, diligent, and patient. Educated, a clerk.
Teaches his parishioners the tenets of Christianity. Generous, even though he doesn't make much money. He will give offerings to the poor and needy. Trusts God, and he bears his troubles patiently.
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