Characters
Themes
Summary
Conflict/Symbols
Author's Style
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Who is the narrator?
Chaucer
100
What was the FIRST theme?
Honesty
100
What's the setting? Where do they live?
Brittany, France
100
What were the conflicts in the tale?
Man vs Man & Man vs Self
100
What was the lesson of The Franklin's Tale?
To not underestimate others. Some may pull through during even the most difficult or seemingly impossible of events, leaving you to look ignorant.
200
What is the women's name?
Dorigen
200
Why was nobleness a theme?
Because the squire was just as noble as the knight.
200
How long has the squire been in love with the women?
2 years
200
What were the symbols?
The jagged rocks & Equality in marriage
200
What emotional and moral concerns did Chaucer place at the center of this tale?
Loyalty, Civilness, and love. Because Dorigen loved Averagus and was loyal to him. She turned down Aurelius' offer of love, but she did it in a seemingly "civil" way so she didn't break his heart right then and there.
300
What is the squire's name?
Aurelius
300
Who were the love relationships between?
Between Arveragus & Dorigen & Between Aurelius & Dorigen
300
What does the women say to the squire after he confesses his love to her?
She stays faithful to her husband or get rid of the rocks in the coast. (Either answer is correct)
300
What did the jagged rocks symbolize?
A wall, or an obstacle that Aurelius has to overcome
300
The idea of patience shows what about Chaucer as a person?
Chaucer using patience shows he believes in fate and/or karma. It would explain the recurring mentioning of justice.
400
What is the knight's name?
Arveragus
400
What were the last 2 themes?
Chivalry & Right vs Wrong
400
Who does the squire find to do his problem for him for the women?
The Magician
400
How does Averagus and Dorigen's marriage symbolize equality?
Because Averagus is willing to put Dorigen's happiness in front of everything, which was rare during this time period.
400
The problems of time and change occur often is Chaucer's tale. What importance does this hold?
Simply, the progression of time causes changes.
500
Where did the knight go to for 2 years?
Britain
500
Who was honest in the tale?
Dorigen
500
Why doesn't the magician want the squire's money?
Because the squire is just as noble as the knight.
500
Even though Aurelius & Averagus' conflict was not physical, could it still be considered a man vs man conflict? Explain.
Yes because it's still two people facing a problem with one another. It may not be physical, but the problem is still there and has to be dealt with.
500
Who are the conflicts between?
Man vs Man: Aurelius & Averagus Man vs Self: Aurelius
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