Terms
What are the main elements of satire?
It uses wit to ridicule a subject in order to reform it
He steals, tells dirty stories and wrestles
the Miller
Who was the pilgrim who sold relics for extra cash?
The Pardoner
"A medal of St. Christopher he wore...a hunting horn...a baldric of green."
What are the elements of a Romance?
A narrative than contains:
-adventure, magic, & love
the character who took pity on animals
the nun
Who was the pilgrim who made his prisoners walk the plank?
The skipper
"he possessed fine horses...a fustian tunic stained dark...where his armor had left mark"
the Knight
What is a frame story?
A story within a story
the youngest pilgrim and son of the knight?
the squire
Who was the pilgrim who spent all of his money on books?
The Oxford Cleric
"His face was fire...for he had carbuncles...children were afraid of him"
the Summoner
Define avarice
Greed
Who was the only truly religious character?
the parson
Who was the pilgrim who had black scabby eyebrows?
The Summoner
"...a chap of 16 stone...like to play his bagpipes up and down..."
the Miller
Feudalism
Who was the pilgrim who liked to hunt and who kept greyhounds?
the Monk
Who was the pilgrim who had extravagant parties?
The Franklin
"Many a load of dung...he must have carted...honest worker, living in peace & charity"
the Plowman