Eng IV 2333 EXTENDED Canterbury Pilgrims

Knight

Fustian Tunic

which suggested he dresses down beneath his station; wealth isn't a priority

Knight

Battle hardened

The fact that he is on a pilgrimage may suggest a secret sin or crime (war)

Knight

Chivalry, generous, truthful, noble, courteous,

Christian

Knight

Suggested that he is somewhat of a mercenary

Squire

Locks of curly golden hair and

20 years old

Squire

Son of Knight--will probably be just like his dad

Squire

Just like his dad but of a wild spirit

Squire

He writes poetry, sings, dances, and plays flute

a real Lady Killer

Stays up late at night (with the ladies)

Yeoman

Coat & Hood of green (Robin Hood)

Arrows(peacock feathers)

Yoeman

Saint Christopher Medal

Has traveled with and fought alongside the Knight

Yeoman

Wood worker who keeps his equipment

in pristine condition--suggests a solid organized worker

Prioress

has a mouth- small, soft, and red with a noticeable

high forehead (suggests intelligence) and elegant nose

Prioress

Wears a chain with a big letter A rather than a cross

Prioress

Head of a convent but probably not very holy

Prioress

Tender heart & sympathetic especially to animals would weep over a mouse caught in a trap

refined but more interested in the show

Speaks decent French through her nose

Prioress

careful to wipe her mouth when eating suggesting impeccable table manners, speaks inferior French

Monk

Personable and friendly hunter and outdoorsman

Prominent eyes never settled & glittered, has a lover's knot pen (vow of chastity?)

Monk

Seems very accepting

Avoids his Holy Orders suggesting he is less than religious should be among others like him but likes to be on his own

Friar

Name= Hubert

noted for his white neck

Gives pins for curls and pocket knives as gifts to girls

Jolly, sweet voice but speaks with a lisp

Knew the taverns well and barmaids

Friar

Sings and plays hurdy gurdy

Does not follow vow of celibacy

For money he will marry a pregnant girl without parent consent; even pays their dowry suggesting he is "involved"

Merchant

Forking beard

Multicolored or motley coat

Beaver hat which displays wealth and status

Merchant

Spoke about his success but was actually bankrupt

Oxford Cleric or Scholar

Not well dressed spends money on other things

Hollow look and a sober stare

Oxford Cleric or Scholar

Cares more about learning than "costly clothes"

Only spoke when needed to but what he says is of great value

Oxford Cleric or Scholar

spent money on books

Oxford Cleric or Scholar

His horse is emaciated and starving

Serjeant at the Law or Lawyer

Famous lawyer/ judge

Very knowledgeable of judgments, cases, and crimes

Serjeant at the Law or Lawyer

Wary & Wise

Looked very busy, but not as busy at he seemed

Lawyer or Serjeant at the Law

Wore multicolored coat and silken belt

could write up a tight contract

Franklin

Old-"white as a daisy petal was his beard" Like Santa Clause

Seeks pleasure; bread & ale was the best; a true son of Epicurus "eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die"

Franklin

Very Friendly (Partied)

Hosted a lot of parties and served the best food to his guests

Franklin

Popular with his neighbors and held several offices like Sheriff

Franklin

Kind, gracious, and cheerful

Probably wealthy

Always "positivity showed with meat and drink"

Cook

Ulcer on his knee

Seems Unclean--disease makes his meals unappetizing

Cook

An excellent cook

Roast, seethe, broil, and fry

Soup, pies, blancmange

Has a lot of spices

Cook

Know a lot about ale/beer--could tell where it was from by taking a taste

Skipper/Sailor

Boat "The Maudelayne"

Woolen gown like a peacoat

Tan

is awkward riding a horse

Skipper/Sailor

From Dartmouth

Wine guy

Thief & Pirate

Dagger on a lanyard

Skipper/Sailor

Very experienced

Very dangerous, he makes his enemies walk the plank suggesting he is willing to kill if crossed

probably on trip to make new contacts

Doctor

Wore blood red garments with slashes of bluish gray

Health eater

Doctor

Knew a lot about medicine and surgery

Used horoscopes

Perfect Physician

Doctor

sells fake cures for the plague; has a special love of gold

Wife of Bath

Somewhat deaf

Gap in her teeth

Bold in her speech

Clothes gartered tight

Red rather than white suggests impurity

Wife of Bath

Large Hips

Kerchiefs were fine cloth ; a weaver by trade

Wife of Bath

Strong willed

Skilled at wandering by the way

knows love's remedies

early feminist

Wife of Bath

Alyson

Parson

Perfect preacher

Educated

a good shepherd to his flock

Parson

Rich in holy spirit

Holds himself to a higher standard

pays tithes for parishoners who can't

A very good and proper priest

Parson

The most honorable for the clergy presented in this story

Plowman

Parson's brother

Wore a tabbard smock (short jacket)

smells of dung

Plowman

Honest worker

He would help the poor

does other people's work if they need it without being told and without charging

Miller

Stout; 224 lbs (16 stones)

Broad, knotty, short shouldered, red beard, wart on nose with tuft of hair growing out of it, wide nostrils

Miller

Sword

Big mouth and braggart

Blue and white coat

Miller

Strong

Plays bagpipes

Story teller

Miller

Thief--tips the scales in his favor to cheat his customers

Boastful, likes to wrestle and break down doors with his head

stays drunk most of the time

Summoner

Boils, pimples, & inflammations--which he treats with oils and ointments

Wreath of flowers

Black scabby brow

Smells bad

Summoner

Noble Varlet (Scoundrel)

Gets drunk

Dishonest & unethical

hangs out a lot with the Pardoner at the back of the group

Summoner

Eats a great deal of onions and garlic

Pardoner

Catholic, from Rome

Yellow hair to his shoulders like wax driplets

Large eyes (bulging)

Didn't wear a hood , but a small cap

Pardoner

Fake pardoner

Greedy

Gay Chaucer makes it a point to have him friends with the summoner

Sold fake pardons

Pardoner

Voice like a billy goat

Chaucer can't tell if he's a gelding or a mare

Harry Bailey/Host

bulging eyes

a good host

a good business man who knows how to bring back his customers

proposes that the pilgrims tell tales

Guildsmen

travel with their wives

noveau riche

like to display their wealth

(As a weaver, the W of B would belong to one of these guild)

Guildsmen

wear latest gear and fashion

represent the rising middle class tradesmen

Guildsmen

Chaucer lumps this group of pilgrims all together since they are a stereotype and interchangeable