Background
The reason why everyone was at the Tabard Inn to spend the night.
What was to get ready (rest) for the pilgrimage to Canterbury?
He had been in many battles, He was true and gentle, generous and kind.
Who is the Knight
He was the son of the knight, in his twenties, agile strong, and happy-go-lucky, but lovesick.
Who is the Squire?
This pilgrim was a master of the trade, had a sore on one knee, and was physically a rather disgusting character.
Who is the Cook?
His name was Harry Bailey. He was manly, good-natured, and happy, as well as wise and tactful.
Who is the Host?
This is the time in history when the story of the Canterbury tales took place.
What is the Medieval Period?
She spoke French, was dainty and pleasant, and the picture of medieval beauty with a large forehead.
Who is the Prioress?
He was from Dartsmouth, didn’t ride well, and was a good navigator. He had little conscience about killing the enemy, and seemed rather like a pirate.
Who is the Skipper (Shipman)?
This pilgrim was large and somewhat deaf, had a red complexion, wore a wide hat and spurs and had been married several times, making her the perfect person to ask for love advice.
Who is the Wife of Bath?
He was the Parson’s brother. He was an honest worker who paid his taxes on time.
Who is the Plowman?
He was one of the tradesmen on the trip. (There were nine).
Who were (either) the Haberdasher, Dyer, Carpenter, Weaver, Tapestry-Maker Skipper, Manciple, Host, or Cook?
He was the Squire’s servant. He was a woodsman, a Robin Hood type character.
Who is the Yeoman?
This pilgrim was an Oxford student who didn’t say much, did not have a job, and just loved learning for the sake of learning. He was great at creating legal documents.
Who is the Cleric or Clerk?
This pilgrim was truly Christ-like, patient, giving, holy, and virtuous; he didn’t believe in pomp or glory. He practiced what he preached.
Who is the Parson?
He looked a little like Santa Claus. He liked to eat, drink, and be merry. He was a country gentleman with a dagger and a silk purse. He had a lot of land, but not of noble birth.
Who is the Franklin?
The pilgrims went on the Pilgrimage to get HIS blessing.
Who is Saint Thomas a Becket?
He was old, choleric, and thin. He was a good manager and good carpenter, feared by the farm workers. He usually brought up the rear of the party, lagging behind.
Who is the Reeve?
He takes bribes for easy penance. He knows the taverns and barmaids better than he does the lepers and beggars. He is rather aristocratic, and he lisps.
Who is the Friar?
He knew his profession well, and took kickbacks from the apothecary. He was not particularly religious. He was dressed in red and blue-grey garments and loved gold.
Who is the Doctor of Medicine (Physician)?
He seemed wise. He made a lot of money. He seemed busier then he really was.
Who is the Sergeant-at-Law?
Chaucer is the first English writer to be buried here.
What is Westminster Abbey (Poet's Corner)?
He had a red face full of sores. He ate onions and drank too much. He would take bribes. He was not holy despite working for the church. He perverted corruption for personal gain.
Who is the Summoner?
He has a forked beard and a motley coat. He is careful with money, a good negotiator, and always tells his opinions about business. He is clever at hiding debt.
Who is the Merchant?
He had a football-player build. He had a red beard, a wart on his nose and filthy mouth. He cheated customers and in his spare time played the bagpipes.
Who is the Miller?
He was bald and fat with a preference for fine clothes and luxuries. He didn’t like hard work, but he did like to ride.
Who is the Monk?