Characters I Tales Characters II The Pardoner’s Tale Characters III

Very chivalrous, modest, victorious, & noble in battle

The Knight

Madam Eglantyne, Nasally voice, Well versed in French, Had several dogs that she fed very well

The Nun

Hunted for sport with greyhounds, did not follow vows closely, Fat & Bald

The Monk

Broad-shouldered, Red hair and beard, Wart on nose, Hung out in bars & told filthy stories, Played the bagpipes

The Miller

Forked beard, Wore a beaver hat, Exchanged currency on the sea, Hid his debt

The Merchant

Involves knights, kings, lords and ladies who search for love, salvation or adventure

Romance

Moral truth with animals that may have human characteristics; typically satirizes church or nobility

Beast Fable

Conveys a universal cautionary or moral truth, typically satirizes church or nobility

Fable

Humorous, often crass story meant to be read aloud that focuses on human flaws and weaknesses

Fabliau

Morality tale – often told to prove a point – often uses exaggerated persons or plot

Exemplum

Assistant to the Knight and the Squire, dressed like Robin Hood

The Yeoman

Jolly Fellow, Good Beggar, Arranged marriages for the ladies, Knew the taverns well, Paid no attention to scum

The Friar

Long, stringy blond hair, Very feminine, a ‘gelding or a mare’, rode with the Summoner

The Pardoner

Fire-red face, black scabby brows, thin beard, Wore a large garland on his head

The Summoner

Wealthy landowner, Old man with white beard, Happiness is the most important goal, Always had plenty of food & wine

The Franklin

When the man told the rioters they’d find ‘death’ over the hill, what did they discover there?

Gold coins

What are the rioters doing on this particular morning?

Drinking at the tavern

What passes by the tavern as the rioters are drinking?

A funeral procession

What do the men decide to go hunting for?

Death

What is the outcome/ how does it end?

The first rioter poisons the wine for the other 2. They drink it after they kill him – All are dead.

20 years old; Fights valiantly to win the ladies; Curly, blond hair; Can write, joust, dance, and sing

The Squire

Carried brand new gear as of “new money”, Were rising in political power (as per wives request)

The Haberdasher, Dyer, Carpenter, Weaver, & Carpet- maker

Wise lawyer, Knew the law like the back of his hand, Dressed in fine silks

Sergeant at the Law

Had money-making scam with apothecaries, Studied the stars to find remedies

The Doctor

Illiterate man who had more than 30 bosses for whom he bought provisions/ commodities

The Manciple