The pardoners tale
What do the three men set out to do?
They set out to kill death.
What crime did the knight commit at the start of the story?
He took advantage of a women.
Are they corrupt?
No they are not corrupt.
Why wouldnt you want the cook to cook for you?
The alsor on his knee.
What town does he possibly come from?
Dartmouth.
Is this tale written in verse or prose?
It is written in Verse.
What does the knights encounter with the old woman foreshadow?
His encounter with the woman at the beginning of the tale.
Who are the guildsmen?
they are a weaver, dyer, carpenter, haberdasher, and carpetmaker.
Describe the cooks cooking skills?
Excellent cooking skills
What does he steal when the traders are sleeping?
He stole wine.
Who was sitting in the tavern at the start of the tale?
The local yokals.
What lesson did the knight have to learn?
He and to learn to respect and care for women.
What were there knifes tricked out with?
purest of silver.
Is the cook corrupt?
Yes the cook is corrupt.
Describe his appearance?
He looked normal.
What is the secret plan after they find the gold?
2 people stay with the gold one goes to get food and then they come back at night to get the gold.
What does the old women offer the man?
To marry her or be executed.
Are they wealthy, middle class, or poor?
they are all wealthy.
What talent did the cook have concerning ale?
Being able to expertly distinguish between different types of ale.
What three items did he have in him?
dagger, compass, and whistle.
What did the pardoners preach?
Sin and greed.
What happens at the end of the story does the knight actually change?
Yes, he learns to care for women and ends up finding the old women beautiful.
How do the wife's of the guildsmen want to be treated?
They want to be treated like queens.
What is the cooks favorite dish to make?
Blanemange.
What was the name of his vessel?
The Mayelayne.