The Knight
Who is the son of the knight?
The squire
What is recurring theme of the critique of the clergy's greed and hypocrisy?
The corruption in the Church
The Squire is the son of which character?
The Knight
Yeomans are most directly related to?
Foresters
What is the title Chaucer was given for his role in the development of English literature?
What did the knight wear in the prologue?
A stained tunic.
What is the theme with the focus on power dynamics and autonomy in relationships?
Gender and power
The Squire's physical appearance is significant and is described as....
How is the Yeoman portrayed in the prologue?
He showcases his loyalty, protectiveness, and pride in his abilities
What language is the Canterbury Tales written in by Chaucer?
Middle English
As seen in the slides, what are three words used to describe the Knight in the prologue?
Noble, generous, perfect, gentle, Christian, modest, wise, honorable, distinguished, chivalrous
The tales often show a tension between people's outward appearances which reveals what about their true selves?
inner flaws or motivations
What is the skill that the Squire is skilled in (associated with knights)?
Jousting
What are 2 pieces of attire the Yeoman always has on him?
peacock-feathered arrows, green coat, arm brace, medal of St. Christopher, long dirk, shield and sword
When did Chaucer start writing the Canterbury Tales and then what year did he die?
late 1380's and 1400
How many of the knight's battles are mentioned in the prologue?
15 mortal battles
The interplay of humor, satire, and moral lessons in the Canterbury Tales reflects Chaucer's critituqe of this human tendency?
hypocrisy
The Squire is described to have many talents, what are some of them?
Making poems, jousting, dancing, and writing
What are the 2 skills the Yeoman is good at?
Woodcrafting and archery
What is one of the other works he wrote?
the Parlement of Foules or Troilus and Criseyde
2x points if you get both
Chaucer does not satirize the knight; instead, he uses what literary devices to describe his traits and characteristics?
Direct characterization
Chaucer emphasizes the theme of showing how people reveal their values and identities, what is this called?
The power of storytelling
The Squire reflects the values of his social class, what aspect of knighthood does he embody?
Chivalry
How did Chaucer view the Yeoman?
He saw him in a satirical way, as someone who shows off their style rather than having actual skills
He shows this literary techniques in the Canterbury Tales, where characters embody exaggerated flaws or traits to represent larger societal types, what is it?
Characterization through type or archetype