The Miller's Tale Flashcards
1
Q
Pay close attention to the Prologue to the Miller’s Tale. The Monk is supposed to tell the next tale, but the Miller interrupts him and upsets the order of the
tale-tellers. Reread the portrait of the Reeve in the General Prologue. What occupation did the Reeve (an estate manager) have in his youth, and how does
this help to explain why he particularly takes offense at the Miller?
A
Reeve was a carpenter
He would take offense to someone outwitting him.
Evidence points to this being a true story about Miller and Reeve
