The Canterbury Tales
Three reasons that people went on pilgrimages?
1. to seek forgiveness for their sins, rebirth in Christ 2. to seek miraculous cures 3. to satisfy their wanderlust
Describe the Squire.
20, had curly hair, gaily dressed.
How much did the Miller weigh?
224 pounds or 16 stones.
______________(number here) pilgrims, along with the priest and nun who accompany the Prioress, are on the journey.
30
There are ___ pilgrims who are making a pilgrimage to _____ to see the shrine of _____.
30. Canterbury. St. Thomas a Becket
What is the distance between London and Canterbury?
55 miles
What was Chaucer's plan?
A group of people on a pilgriamge to Canterbury to visit the Shirne and each pilgrim is to tell 2 stories on the way to and 2 stories on the way back.
______ is an introduction to a work
A prologue
Prioress is neat and has good manners, but her motto, which is ______________________, seems a bit ambiguous, and her rosary sounds a bit too ornamental.
Amor vincit omnia = Love Conquers All
The Pardoner has what kind of hair? What did he sell? What could he not grow, which is why Chaucer questioned his ?
Blonde hair that looked like rat tails fake holy relics a beard, his masculinety
What literary work inspired Chaucer?
Decameron by Boccaccio
What plan does the group agree to complete on the journey? Who will be in charge of the plan? What is the prize?
Each pilgrim is to tell 4 stories. Whoever tells the best stories wins a prize. The host is in charge of the plan and made it up. The prize is a meal for the winner paid by the losers.
The Franklin was called ______'s son.
Epicurus, who is an ancient greek philopsher who chief goal in life is pleasure.
What are the three groups of people represented in the groups? What did the groups mean?
Feudal: land (agriculture) Urban: business (city) Ecclesiastical: (church)
The Nun spoke ____ but she didn't speak it well because?
French, because she learned it in England and not France.
What does it mean when someone tithes their money? Who did this?
Gave 10% of their stuff to the church. the Plowman
____ is the author of The Canterbury Tales.
Geoffrey Chaucer
The Monk owned what type of dogs?
Greyhounds
The Host's name is ______________________.
Harry Bailey
What is the Monk's opinion of Monasteries?
He thinks he shouldn't have to spend so much time in them.
"If gold will rust, what will iron do"?
If the Parson (gold) gives in to sin, what can we expect of his congregation (iron)?
Even ____ ____ told the truth and ____ advised that words must match the actions
Jesus Christ and Plato
When the Summoner is drunk he speaks in ?
Latin
The Pilgrims gather in Southwark, just south of the city of _____________, at the _______________ Inn.
London. Tabard.
What has the Sergeant at Law earned?
many a robe and many a fee
The Reeve was very good at reading the signs of ____.
nature
The Manciple is the purchasing agent for one of the Inns of Court (a law school and organization of lawyers). Although his employers are qualified to manage huge estates, he manages to ________________ them all.
out smart.
The Skipper (Shipman) is a good sailor, but he sounds rather like a ______________.
pirate
The Skipper was the best at?
reading the tides and reading men
The Pardoner, who carries pardons for sins and saints' relics that are not _______________, is a rascal but a skillful __________________.
real. singer.
The strong, tough, stout Miller, who cheats his customers, has a bright ___________ beard and a ___________ on his nose. He rides at the _____________ of the group, playing his bagpipe.
red. wart. front.
The Skipper has trouble with?
riding a horse, he is used to the sea.
"A wealthy woman....from near the city/Bath," better known as the Wife of Bath, is a skillful __________________-. (She comes from basically the same social class as the Guildsmen). She is an experienced traveler and has had five _________________.
seamstress. ex husbands
What was the Wife of Bath's defect?
she was partially deaf.
What is a frame story?
stories within a story
What is a fustian tunic?
strong cloth made of linen and cotton
Who traveled with the Carpenter?
the Cook
Who was excellent at what he did but had an ulcer?
the Cook
This pilgrim knows his stuff but is dishonest. He prescribes medicine that patients don't need so his apothecary friends make money.
the Doctor
Who didn't read the bible very much, watched his diet, saved his oney, and studied ancient medical writing?
the Doctor
What group is the Knight?
the Feudal
This character is a connoisseur of food and wine. "His house was never without baked dishes, both fish and meat, and these so plenteous that it seemed to snow food and drink in his house." No one seems to know where he gets the money for his occupation, but judging from his waistline, it is not in short supply.
the Franklin
Who lived for pleasure?
the Franklin
Who was part of the new social class of people that came after feudalism?
the Franklin
This character is perhaps the most corrupt clergyman on the pilgrimage. This pilgrim found husbands and dowries for women he himself seduced. This pilgrim is familiar with all the taverns in the area, and parties quite a bit for a religious man. He is a good beggar because he makes people feel guilty, so they give him money
the Friar
Who is also known as Hubert?
the Friar
Who was a limiter and only served those who could benefit him?
the Friar
Who was the biggest hypocrite?
the Friar
Who had a fake lisp and why?
the Friar to sound more appealing.
The ____ sets the rules for the story telling contest.
the Host
Who proposes the story telling contest?
the Host
Who told the first story?
the Knight
Who wore a fustian tunic and was still dressed for battle?
the Knight
How are the Knight and Squire realted?
the Knight is the father of the Squire.
The Yeoman, who accompanies the Knight and the Squire, is a free-born worker or woodsman from their manor who fights with __________.
the Knight.
This pilgrim works for lawyers as a kind of manager at the Inns of Court.
the Manciple
What was the name of the Skippers boat?
the Mandelayne
This pilgrim is dressed in multicolored clothes, which suggests affluence. He is in debt because he is a poor businessman, but no one knows it. He believes in the government protecting small businesses.
the Merchant
Who is in debt?
the Merchant
Who wore a beaver hat?
the Merchant
This pilgrim is very dishonest. He is a big sloppy man with a hairy wart on his nose and a red beard. He loves to hang out in taverns and tell dirty stories.
the Miller
Who had a red beard and a wart at the end of his nose?
the Miller
Who played the bag pipes?
the Miller
This pilgrim is not what we would expect his kind to be. He is fat and is describes as a "Manly Man." He is said to live "High on the Hog." This pilgrim loves hunting and is always dressed in expensive clothes. He also wears a lover's knot.
the Monk
Who wears a lover's knot?
the Monk
Who had bells on his horse? Why?
the Monk, so people could hear him coming.
Who is Madam Eglantyne?
the Nun
This pilgrim is articulate and opinionated. He studies all the time. He is a typical starving student in threadbare clothes; even his horse is skinny.
the Oxford Cleric
This pilgrim sells church indulgences and fake religious relics. He has a high voice, long blond curls, and very little facial hair. He is very good at convincing people to give him money.
the Pardoner
Who traveld with the Summoner?
the Pardoner
This pilgrim is a clergyman who lives in the country. This pilgrim is meant to be seen as a model of good religious conduct. He takes very good care of his flock and lives humbly. Important quote: "If gold rusts, what will iron do?"
the Parson
Who was a poor man who shared his things and practiced what he preached?
the Parson
Who was an actual good holy person that actually knew God?
the Parson
This pilgrim is the brother of the Parson. He is another truly good character. He works very hard as an honest farmer. He always pays his tithe (10% of income that is given to the church).
the Plowman
Who was part of the Feudal group and was the brother of the Parson?
the Plowman
This pilgrim seems to defy her vows of: Obedience, Chastity, and Poverty. This pilgrim dresses in nice clothing and is very pretty. She has fancy manners and speaks French with an English accent. She looks and acts like a fine lady even though she is not. Her nickname is "Madame Eglantyne." She has a pack of little dogs that she spoils with rich expensive foods. She wears a brooch that says "Love conquers all."
the Prioress
11. This pilgrim is the manager of a large estate. He is shrewd but somewhat dishonest. This character is a cranky, skinny estate manager (accountant) who steals money from his bosses.
the Reeve
Who saved up enough money for a nice dweling?
the Reeve
Who was a farm manager and a carpenter?
the Reeve
Who was ill tempered so he rode in the back?
the Reevee
This pilgrim is the Knight's son. He's passionate, vain, and talented in jousting. He is a combination of virtues and vices.
the Squire
Who was a lover, a fighter, educated, can sing, dance, write poems, and was respectful?
the Squire.
Who buys books when he actually has money?
the Student
Who was quiet and only spoke when spoken to?
the Student
This pilgrim works for the church court handing out violations. His face is covered with puss-filled sores and pimples (suffering from syphilis). This pilgrim is "with the Pardoner.
the Summoner
Who took bribes and black mailed people?
the Summoner
Who sang duets?
the Summoner and Pardoner
How was married 5 times and went to the holy land 3 times?
the Wife of Bath
This pilgrim lives in the city of Bath and is a wealthy weaver. This pilgrim has been married 5 times and has had many boyfriends. She has a gap between her front teeth (a sign of a highly sexual person).
the Wife of Bath
Who had a red face, gap teeth, wanderlust, and was heavy set?
the Wife of Bath
Who was a palmer and a seamstrees?
the Wife of Bath
How knows the buisness of wood making very well?
the Yeomen
This pilgrim is the knight's servant. This pilgrim wears a St. Christopher's medal and is well armed. He is clothed in green and carries a great bow along with his sword, dagger and horn
the Yeomen
Who was the Doctor in cahoots with?
the apothocaries
The Squire was part of what group?
the feudal group.
What is a prioress?
the head nun of the convent
This pilgrim is one of the highest ranking on this trip. He serves as an ideal, and is the epitome of chivalric code honor. This pilgrim is still dressed in battle clothes.
the knight
Why are The Canterbury Tales important?
the literay piece paints a vivid picture of life in the middle ages in England.
What does Chaucer warn us about?
the stories may be offensive and they are not told in order of the pilgrims social class
What is the importance of the St. Christopher around the Yeoman's neck?
to protect him while he travels
In order to make their trip to Canterbury go quicker, each pilgrim will tell ____ stories on the way there and ___ stories on the way back.
two and two
They have with them a skilled Cook, who unfortunately has a(n) _______________on his leg.
ulcer
The Wife of Bath, the Miller, abd the Manciple were part of the _____ group?
urban
His son, the Squire, shows promise as a knight, but his main interest is ____________, and he seeks to excel in order to please ______________.
women. his lady and his father.
The Reeve's horse's name was?
Scot
This character upholds justice in matters large and small. He is an officer of the court.
Sergeant of the Law
In the beginning of the Prologue, Pilgrims meet in _______ at the ______ Inn.
Southwark. Tabard.
The season that this pilgrimage occurs in is ________.
Spring
What time of year provides the setting for the tales?
Spring, April
Who is the patron saint of hospitaltiy?
St. Julian
The Parson carried a ?
Stave
Who fought all over the world? In 15 mortal battles?
The Knight
Who didn't have a conscience? How do you know he didn't have one?
The Skipper would make people walk the plank without blinking an eye.
Who were known as the Guildsmen?
The haberdasher, the Dyer, the Carpenter, and the Carpet Maker.
What is a prior? Who is a prior?
The head monk in a monastery, the Monk
Where did the English often go in Spring during the Middle Ages? Why?
To Canterbury. It's a time of rebirth, they were also tired of being cooped up all winter.
Why did the knight go on the pilgrimage?
To thank God for his many blessings.
What is a pardoner?
a church offical that sells people pardons (from Rome) for their sins
What is a parson?
a country preacher
The Guildsmen, all prosperous tradesmen from a town, include a ___________________, a_________________________, a ________________, and a______________________.
a haberdasher, a dyer, a carpet maker, and a weaver
What is a dyer?
a person who dyed cloth or yarn
What is a miller?
a person who grinds the grain into flour
What does a limiter do?
a person who is licensed to solicit alms within certian limits
What is a palmer?
a person who journeyed to the holy land.
What is a summoner?
a person who summons sinners to court
What is a manciple?
a purchasing agent.
What is a piligrimage?
a religious journey made to a holy shrine or a holy place.
What is a haberdasher?
a seller of mens hats and accessories
What is a squire's profession?
a servant to a knight
What is a plowman?
a sharecropper
What did the Doctor know other than medicane?
astrology
The Friar, whose name is Hubert, enjoys the company of _____________ and _______________, not beggars and lepers.
barmaids and innkeepers
What are carbubcles? Who has them and also has dandruff on his eyebrows?
big, red, ugly pimples. The Summoner.
The Oxford Student or Clerk of Oxford spends his money on ______________, not food or amusement. What Chaucer says about him is what most teachers would like: "And gladly would he _______ and gladly ____________."
books. learn and teach.
The Lawyer is very impressive but seems much _________ than he really is.
busy
The Merchant is such an impressive businessman that no one would guess that he is in ______________.
debt.
What does the Nun do very neatly?
eat
The Nun, the other Nun, the three Priests, and the Monk and the Friar are all part of the _______ group?
ecclesiastical
The Reeve was part of the ___ group?
feudal
The Miller was a _____, told _____ stories, and cheated his customeers by putting _____ on the scale?
fighter, dirty, his thumb.
The wealthy Franklin, who is a member of Parliament, lives in comfort and is particularly careful to have good wine and ______________.
food
What did the Manciple buy and for who?
food for students
The Summoner (an official of the church courts, which enforced church, or canon, law with fines and punishments) is an ugly fellow whose face is _________________ and who can be _________________.
full of carbuncles. obnoxious.
What does the Summoner eat and drink?
garlic and onions and wine
His "brother" in Christ is the Plowman, a poor man who loves ______________ and loves his _______________ as himself, and shows it in his actions.
god. neighbors.
The Physician, who uses astrology and the theory of the humors to diagnose illnesses, loves ________________ - because it is used in making medicines, of course!
gold
What color does the Yeomen wear?
green
How can you tell the student has little money?
his horse was thin and his clothes were threadbare
The Parson is truly a ____________________man who believes he should ________________ before he teaches or preaches.
holy. be an example
The Knight, who is an example of someone who lives by the code of chivalry, is characterized by his ____________, ______________, and ___________.
honesty, generousity, courtesy.
The richly dressed Monk enjoys ______________ and is not particularly concerned with obeying the rules of his order.
hunting
The Friar played the _____?
hurdy gurdy
The Reeve, described as slender and ______________, was a carpenter when he was younger. He rides at the __________ of our group.
ill-tempered. back.
The Manciple was _____ but still _____ than the men he worked for.
illiterate. smarter
In the Prologue, the author _____ the pilgrims.
introduces and describes (profession, their description, and their condition.)
A member of a guild could also be known as a memeber of a _____ ______.
labor union
The Franklin was a well to do _____ but not of _____.
landowner, nobiltiy
The Wife of Bath was an "expert" in?
love, matters of the heart
