Feudalism
Feudalism is what kind of system: religious, social, or economic?
Social
Where was Thomas Becket Archbishop?
Canterbury
Free dinner
What is a pardon?
Paid forgiveness from sins
According to the hag, what do women most desire?
Power
Name two major issues with Feudalism.
Women had no rights, people couldn't move from one group to another, the Church was corrupt, etc.
During what era do the tales take place?
Middle Ages/Medieval Times/Dark Ages
What is the meter of most of the tales?
Iambic pentameter
The three rioters wish to kill...
Death
How long does the Knight have to answer the Queen's question?
A year and a day
William the Conqueror
What event(s) led to the strengthening of the lower class?
Plague & crusades
What is a frame narrative?
A story within a story
What does the Pardoner represent?
Corruption in the Church
What is the Wife of Bath's official job?
How could women move up in Feudalism?
Joining the church
What King was responsible for Thomas Becket's murder?
Middle English
Where do the rioters hope to find death?
Under a tree
At the end of the story, why does the hag become beautiful and faithful?
The Knight gave her the power
Explain how the church became so powerful from Feudalism.
They collected tithes but did not pay taxes themselves.
Name three major events during this time period.
The Plague, the Crusades, Magna Carta, murder of St. Thomas, etc.
The pilgrims are travelling between what two locations? Be specific.
The Tabard Inn in Southwark to Thomas Becket's grave in Canterbury
How much gold do the rioters find under the tree?
8 bushels
How old was the Wife of Bath for her first marriage? Her fifth?
12 and 40