What is the significance of the time of year for the pilgrimage?
100
Wore a green coat & hood
Brown face
Forester
Bow and arrow ready
Who is the Yeoman?
100
So poor he can't afford to feed himself
Skinny horse -as thin as a rake
Clothes are threadbare
Borrows money from friends to buy books
Pays them back by praying for them
So antisocial that he appears a little ridiculous
Who is the Clerk?
100
Fairly decent repertoire of dishes and cooking techniques
Can cook chicken is spices or a stew or pie
Knows his London ale
Has an open sore on his leg
Who is the cook?
200
1343-1400
What year was Chaucer born and what year did he die?
200
From the Tabard Inn to Canterbury
Where does the pilgrimage begin and end?
200
Tries hard to be dainty
Sings through her nose
Speaks French incorrectly
Screams about killing a mouse
Feeds dogs
Not underfed
Who is the Nun?
200
Medical version of a lawyer
Knows the law inside and out
Extremely successful
Owns his land "fee simple"
His money and land make him a social climber
Who is the Sergeant?
200
Quintessential bad boy
Heeds no law or conscience
If he beats you in a fight - he may make you walk the plank
Navigates by the stars
Well traveled
Who is the Skipper?
300
The narrator's personal introduction to the characters who go on the journey.
What is The Prologue?
300
To pass the time
What is the reason for the storytelling?
300
Manly man
Favorite past time is hunting
Gorgeous horses and greyhounds
Overfed
Expensively dressed
Admittedly doesn't live the traditional religious life of hard work
Who is the Monk?
300
Landowner - part of the nobility
Penchant for entertaining
Keeps his pantry well-stocked
Keeps his table set and ready to serve
Takes pleasure in eating and drinking
Who is the Franklin?
300
Seems to be somewhat of an astrologer
Uses the position of the start and plants in his occupation
Seems somewhat shady because of his companion the apothecary
Who is the doctor?
400
Romance
Sermons
Morals
Entertainment
What types of stories are told on the trip to Canterbury?
400
Distinguished
Followed truth and honor
Generous
Fine horse - not concerned about nice clothes
Only one servant
Who is the Knight?
400
Pledged to a life of poverty
Known for seducing women
Offered pins to young women for favors
Often took a widow's last penny
Like to hang with wealthy landowners
Didn't care much about caring for the poor or sick
Who is the Friar?
400
Hat and accessories dealer
Skilled and affluent
Wife loves the notoriety of her husband
Who is the Haberdasher?
400
Wears scarlet stockings
Had five husbands
Owns her own business
Larger than life
Gets upset when others at church give their offering before she does
Who is the Wife of Bath?
500
April
When does the pilgrimage begin?
500
20 years old
Neat curly hair
Agile & strong
Sang throughout the day
Slept little & loved passionately
Who is the Squire?
500
Fashion king
Motley cloak
Forked beard
Appears prosperous - actually in debt but keeps his head above water financially
What is the Merchant?
500
Lives the Gospel
Gives to the poor while he himself lives a life of poverty
Wants to be a holy example to people in the church