model peity and canterbury tales

Question 1

ealdorman bryhtnoth (991) and wife aelffaed

Answer 1

christian model, goes to battle, stays with monks and gives them lots of money, precious objects and lands as compensation for hospitality

Question 2

how is byrhtnoth portrayed as a noble christian lord

Answer 2

gives practical advice, inspires courage, will not pay tribute to heathens, inspires others to fight on his behalf

Question 3

how is knight in canterbury tales portrayed as noble christian lord

Answer 3

defends church, chivalrous conduct

Question 4

is the parson a pious exemplar

Answer 4

yes, willing to get down in the muck, feed hungry, help flock directly. takes people at face value

Question 5

is the prioress a pious exemplar

Answer 5

no, foil, she administors house, head of prior. airs of holding influential post, materiality, speakas with accent for prestige