Historical Background
Different social classes traveling together
What is the reason The Canterbury Tales is considered a work of pivotal importance in terms of literary history?
This is another term used for a preacher
Who is the Parson?
This pilgrim was a snazzy dresser and wears red stockings.
Who is the Woman of Bath?
This pilgrim was an excellent host and threw the best parties, with plenty of food for everyone
Who is the Franklin?
Dominant social system during Medieval Times
What is Feudalism?
The Shrine of St. Thomas a Becket
What is where the pilgrims are going to visit?
This traveller has a slight resemblance to Robin Hood
Who is the Yeoman?
This pilgrim loves animals and cannot bear to see a mouse in pain.
Who is the Prioress?
Like the Pardoner, this one LOVED GOLD and books of great philosophers
Who is the Physician?
The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, and ridicule to make a point
What is satire?
The time of year the pilgrimage takes place
What is Spring?
He was a shrewd buyer and lawyers with all their knowledge were no match for him.
Who is the Manciple?
This pilgrim sang in a strong voice, had long yellow hair, bulging eyes, was baby-faced and carried a bunch of false relics to sell.
Who is the Pardoner?
This person should be praying in a monastery but spends most of his time hunting
Who is the Monk?
1300-1399
What is the time frame in the Medieval Period in which Chaucer lived?
Symbolism is represented in the setting of The Canterbury Tales
What is a time for new growth or spiritual renewal?
He was old, choleric, and thin. He was a good manager and good carpenter, feared by the farm workers. He usually lagged behind.
Who is the Reeve?
This one's brooch reads "Love Conquers All."
Who is the Prioress?
He knows how to joust, dance, draw, and write, his lovely curly locks help him when chasing women, he's quite romantic
Who is the Squire?
Chaucer's satire is most critical of THIS segment of Medieval Feudal society
What is Ecclesia (the church)?
This author penned The Canterbury Tales
Who is Geoffrey Chaucer?
He had a red face full of sores. He ate onions and drank too much.
Who is the Summoner?
This pilgrim is a brother to the Parson; he's a charitable, hard-working man
Who is the Plowman
"When we took Alexandria, he was there, he often sat in a place of honor when he took to table and chair"
Who is the Knight?
This is where the Pilgrimage begins
Where is the Tabard?