World Lit Test 2 - Canterbury Characters

Chaucer (the pilgrim)

Naive, Parody like character resembling Chaucer. Chaucer puts his feelings into this character and plays it off as the pilgrim bc some of the things are controversial.

The Knight

Rusty armor, Wise, Son is a squire, He is a positive character but is actually more harm than good. Pretty much the classic traits of a knight.

The Nun

Overweight, knows a lot about love which wasn’t what a Nun should know, she brings hounds on the trip, love conquers all on her broach

The Monk

Big squirrel coat, grey hound gods, gambling (unlike his profession), and has a courtly pin.

The Friar

Ladies nan, talks smooth, listens to women’s confessions, goes tavern to tavern, and also has a lisp.

The Wife of Bath

Red stockings, partially deaf, married 5 times, scandalous, Venus marked

The Student

Walks on Foot, saves money for school/books instead of the trip, and wears modest clothes.

The Miller

Red beard, bagpipes, drinking in a tavern, and lugs the doors off hinges. His character is a play on the Scottish.

The Reeve

Estate Manager, Slender, he is the last rider, Scammer, wears a blue coat and has a lot of money

The Summoner

Ugly, pimples, no ointment could save his face, bad breath, no one wants to be near

The Pardoner

Yellow waxy hair, high pitched voice, thin, Homosexual, sells fake relics.

The Parson

Humble man, the Plowman is his brother, he is a positive character, walks on foot and is a religious example in the text.