U11 L11 The Canterbury Tales Flashcards
How many tales are in the Canterbury Tales?
24
Each pilgrim would tell how many stories?
4
What was the destination of the pilgrimage?
shrine of Thomas A Becket
What are the five groups the characters are put into?
- chivalric
- regular clergy
- middle class
- humble Christians
- rascals
What is the setting of the story?
April, Tabard Inn
How many pilgrims are there?
29
What is the name of the Prioress?
Madame Eglentyne
What is the name of the Friar?
Hubert
Who is the beggar student?
Clerk
Who is interested in impressing than working?
Sergeant of Laws
Who is a member of the landed gentry and accompanies the guildsmen?
Franklin
The Parson represents the Christian () and the Plowman represents the Christian ()
- clergyman
- layman
What is the Host’s name?
Harry Bailly
How does Chanticleer try to convince Pertelote that dreams are important?
- tells story of two friends
- Old Testament, Daniel and Joseph
- Greek Myth