Represents the ideal medieval man-at-arms. The **narrator respects him a lot.** He is the first character described by Chaucer.
Knight
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Was a seamstress by profession. Has been **married five times,** but has had countless "interactions" with members of the opposite sex. Considered a "worthy woman" despite her flaws.
Woman of Bath
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Collected profits for himself. Excelled in the art of **fraud**. Long, greasy, **yellow hair;** beardless. Has a gift for **singing** and preaching.
Pardoner
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Has an ugly wart on his nose. Has a **big mouth** (both figuratively and literally).
Miller
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The narrator is somewhat sarcastic about this character. She knows **broken French,** has "dainty" but suspicious table manners, and is somewhat hypocritical with her facade of being the holiest of nuns.
Nun
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Cared little for the Rule of being a holy man. Devoted to **hunting** and eating. Large, loud, and clad in hunting gear. Chaucer was not a fan of his hypocrisy.
Munk
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Would be considered a "player" in today's society. Hangs with **barmaids** and **innkeepers** (Better than lepers, beggars, and that crew) Accepted bribes, but presided over **marriages** and confessions in his town.
Friar
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Was a victim of leprosy. A **drunk**, is irritable, and isn't exactly qualified for his position. A shouts out what little **Latin** he knows to sound intelligent. Chaucer REALLY doesn't like this guy.
Summoner
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The **leader** of the group. Critics have said that Geoffrey Chaucer based this character around his own personality, as he has the best character of all of the pilgrims and **everyone respects** and likes him.
Host
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Truly the holiest of the holy characters described, this character is poor materially, but rich spiritually and morally. He practices what he preachers. The narrator respects him as what a true priest should represent.
Parson
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The Knight's son. Ladies' man. Still trying to figure out what he's doing with his life. Somewhat humors the Narrator with his naivety.
Squire
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A poor student. Studies philosophy. Is a man of few words, but when he speaks, they are wise words.
Clerk
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Successful lawyer and is commissioned by the king. Upholds justice and knows every statute by heart. Really pompous.
Man of Law
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Is much smarter than the lawyers he supports. Collects provisions and caters for court meetings. The narrator respects him for his hard work ethic and **good morals**.
Manciple
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Trades furs and cloths. Wants people to think he's wealthy, but "no one knows he's in debt". Wears "motley clothing".
Merchant
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The **pirate** of group, but the narrator respects him. What you see is what you get, and there was no lying or hypocrisy from this guy. Has sailed ever port and every bay in Europe. Plays a large part in Gilligan's Island.
Skipper
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Has a special love of gold. Wears "blood-red" garment lined with bluish-grey taffeta. Works closely with **apothecary**.
Doctor
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Kept his **home open** to anyone in the town to come and join him for dinner or lunch. Was a very pleasant man to people; people liked him, but he was very particular and somewhat rude about his attention to wine and food. The narrator saw right through him.
Franklin
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**Manages** a large **farming estate**, he often **stole** from his master. Performed his job shrewdly. Rides in the back of the group
Reeve
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The only group of people characterized together. Hardworking men, but their wives bragged about them without their consent.
Guildsmen
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The Parson's brother. Pays his tithes to the Church and leads a devout Christian life. Is a member of the peasant class.
Plowman
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Cooked the food. Used the pus from his ulcer as a special ingredient for his soup. Nice and salty
Cook
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A servant to the Knight and Squire. An archer and dressed and equipped as a forester.
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