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What is a pardoner?
A person licensed by the church to grant indulgences (documents forgiving sins)
What does "Radix malorum est cupiditas" mean?
The love of money is the root of all evil
In the Prologue, what is the Pardoner's only purpose?
To win money, not to correct people's sins
What does the Pardoner call the common people he preaches to?
Yokels
Why is the Pardoner a hypocrite?
He preaches against avarice (greed) while making his living from it
Who does the Pardoner say he would take money from?
Even the poorest village widow whose children are starving
Where are the three rioters sitting at the start of the tale?
In a tavern
What do the rioters hear that starts the action?
A hand-bell ringing before a coffin on its way to the grave
Why do the three rioters vow to find Death and kill it?
Death killed their friend, and they want revenge
How does the tavern boy describe Death?
A hidden thief in the night who has killed a thousand in the plague (personification)
How do the rioters treat the old man on the road?
Rudely; they insult him
Where does the old man send the rioters to find Death?
To an oak tree in a grove
What do the rioters find under the tree?
About eight bushels of gold florins
In what sense is the old man right that Death is under the tree?
The gold leads the greedy rioters to their deaths
Why do the rioters want to carry the gold home at night?
People would call them robbers and they could be hanged
What do the two older rioters plan to do to the youngest?
Pretend to wrestle, pin him down, and stab him with a dagger
What reason does the youngest give the apothecary for buying poison?
To kill rats and a polecat that attacks his chickens
What does the youngest do with the three wine bottles?
Poisons two and keeps the third clean for himself
How does the Pardoner's Tale end for the rioters?
The two stab the youngest, then drink the poisoned wine and all three die
After preaching against greed, what shocking thing does the Pardoner do?
He tries to sell pardons and collect money from the pilgrims
What is Federigo known for in Florence at the start?
His skill in arms and his courtliness
With whom does Federigo fall in love?
Monna Giovanna
How does Federigo try to win Monna's love?
Jousts, tournaments, and lavish banquets, spending recklessly
What is Federigo left with after spending his money?
A small farm and one fine falcon
Does Monna return Federigo's love at first?
No; she is virtuous, ignores him, and cares little for what he does
Where does Federigo go to live once he is poor?
Campi, where his farm is
What does Monna's husband do in his will?
Leaves everything to their son, and names Monna heir if the son dies without children
Why does Monna's son become friendly with Federigo?
He loves birds and dogs and wishes Federigo's falcon were his own
Why does Monna want Federigo's falcon?
Her gravely ill son believes having it will make him well
Why does Monna hesitate to ask for the falcon?
It is Federigo's only means of support and his one remaining pleasure
How does Monna ask for the falcon?
She goes to his house herself, with another woman
Why does Federigo kill his falcon?
He has nothing else worthy to serve her, so he honors her with a fine meal
When does Monna ask for the falcon?
After they have eaten the meal
How does Federigo react when Monna asks for the falcon?
He weeps, explains what he did, and shows her the feathers, feet, and beak
How does Monna respond when she learns the falcon was served?
She scolds him at first, then admires his greatness of spirit and thanks him
What happens to Monna's son?
He dies a few days later
Why do Monna's brothers urge her to remarry?
She is very rich and still young
What does "a man who lacks money than money that lacks a man" show?
Monna values Federigo's character and nobility over riches
Why does Monna marry Federigo?
She is moved by his genuine nobility and his willingness to sacrifice everything for her
How does the story end for Federigo?
He marries Monna, gains her wealth, and vows to manage it wisely
What is a frame story?
A story within another story
Why do the people in The Canterbury Tales tell stories?
To entertain each other during their pilgrimage
What is the frame story of The Canterbury Tales?
The pilgrimage to the cathedral at Canterbury
Why do the storytellers in The Decameron tell stories?
To pass the time while hiding in the countryside from the Black Death in Florence
How many characters and tales are in The Decameron?
Ten characters and 100 tales
Who wrote The Canterbury Tales and The Decameron?
Geoffrey Chaucer wrote The Canterbury Tales; Giovanni Boccaccio wrote The Decameron
Which work influenced the other?
Boccaccio's Decameron greatly influenced Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
Situational irony
The opposite of what is expected to happen occurs
Verbal irony
The opposite of what is meant is said (sarcasm)
Dramatic irony
The reader (or audience) knows something the character does not