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Download KEY***The Canterbury Tales Pilgrim Chart (from the ... and more Schemes and Mind Maps Voice in PDF only on Docsity! 1 KEY***The Canterbury Tales Pilgrim Chart (from the “Prologue”) ***KEY Pilgrim Transportation Major Physical Traits/ and Distinguishing Features Follies/Vices/Negative Qualities Positive Traits /Virtues/Attributes Chaucer (narrator) Horse Humorous, direct, observant, matter of fact, yet also sarcastic in a funny way, supplies details that reveal other pilgrims’ character traits Knight Fine horses Modest stained clothing (tunic) Battles for religious wars, brave, distinguished, strong, truthful, generous modest not boastful, revered, noble, wise, chivalrous, Christian, widely traveled and well received in foreign courts. Squire (knight’s son) 20 years old Horse Curly hair and proud of his appearance, short gown with long sleeves. Wears red and white fresh flowers, good riddler, average height Lusty, egotistical, a ladies’ man, stays up all night Sings, plays the flute, writes melodies and poetry, can ride well & a squire is a knight in training. Educated-serves his father. He must learn to serve before he can be served. Agile, strong, needs very little sleep. Yeoman ( a forester or outdoorsman) also an attendant in a royal household Horse Dresses in green, sturdy build, wears a St. Christopher’s Medal, is very tan. “brown like a nut” May be a little too concerned with appearance An “expert” woodsman, strong, loyal; his arrows are perfectly made from peacock feathers; a servant to the knight and squire, an excellent shot with a bow and arrow Nun (also called a Prioress, a nun corresponding in rank to a Horse Very delicate & refined- her clothes are very neat and well kept; wears a gold brooch; ”amor Her emphasis is on appearance; she is more worldly than a nun should be; she would rather be a lady in court than a nun. Speaks French (though not the high Parisian French) a very proper and careful eater who dips her fingers in the 2 prior or second highest in a monastery where an abbot is the highest) vincit omino”- love conquers all. Her oath:”by St Loy”. She has chosen the most fashionable and good looking saint; her appearance is very important Overly dramatic sauche, courteous & friendly (tried to emulate courtly manners; sentimental, emotional. The Monk Owns many a fine horse, rides a brown palfrey- saddle horse He has big, sparkly eyeballs, He’s fat, and bald; very fine clothes- some are even trimmed with fur, expensive riding boots, tan, greasy face “lover’s pin” has fast greyhounds at his side Would rather be out hunting than secluded indoors. He is a monk with non-monastic activities. His love is worldly pleasures- expensive clothes, and food. Favorite food- roasted swan. He breaks the vow of poverty. A great hunter, rider, loves the outdoors, personable, tries to justify his love of his horses and hunting. (owns hunting dogs, greyhounds) The Friar (Hubert) a limiter, he is limited to the area where he can beg Horse Good voice, good singer, dresses not like a cloistered scholar, but like a doctor or the pope; lisped Cunning, evil, money- hungry, wanton, he wants money instead of prayers for penance; he helps pregnant girls find husbands (but impregnated them) made a good living “penance giving”; knew the bars but not the almshouse. Merry, plays the harp; also a hurdy gurdy (a cranked barrel organ). He is very good at what he does…getting money 5 The Canterbury Tales Pilgrim Chart (from the “Prologue”) continued 3 Pilgrim Transportation Major Physical Traits/ and Distinguishing Features Follies/Vices/Negative Qualities Positive Traits /Virtues/Attributes The Doctor (of physic) Horse Bright, deep red clothes (the color of blood: irony!) Very expensive clothes He and the apothecaries benefit from eachothers’ trade and they seem to be in cahoots together. Loves gold-has a lot of money but spends little , does not read Bible. Miserly A skilled doctor, very well educated in everything related to medicine, but not well versed in the Bible. The Wife of Bathe Horse Very fancy dresser, fancy red stockings, widely spaced teeth, large hat, new shoes, somewhat deaf. Always wanted to be first at the alter to give her offering and would be angry if someone was ahead of her; vain, very concerned with outward appearance Well travelled been to Jerusalem 3x, and to Rome. Friendly and happy; likes to laugh and chat: her special knowledge and talent is remedies for love. Married 5 times, a good seamstress The Parson (he practiced what he preached) Horse Very poor – no fancy dress (he is the contrast to the world, but supposedly religious people on this pilgrimage) He is the ideal parish priest. Well educated, devout, diligent, serious, generous humble unpretentious, and hardworking. The Plowman Rides an old mare Wears a tabard smock (a short heavy, course tunic) poor, no fancy clothes He is honest and hard working, lives in peace and harmony with God and nature; loves God with all his heart; poor but still pays his tithes on time. The Miller (Robin is his name) Horse Big, brawny, burley, stout, big- boned strong, red beard, a wart on the end of his nose Tells dirty tavern stories, dishonest, steals grain from the people who bring it to him to be ground; a braggart (can He is strong. He plays the bagpipes. 6 with bristles growing from it. He wears a blue and white hooded coat. tear a door from its hinges) The Manciple (steward at a law school) Horse Illiterate, shrewd in his methods, has stashed away money for himself He is in charge of purchasing food for the law school. He takes care of more than 30 lawyers in his dormitory, was an extraordinary buyer. Watched the market & got the best deals- a frugal caterer. The Reeve (the manager of an estate) Stallion (he rides slowly) Skinny, bad- tempered, short beard, short haircut; long thin legs, blue overcoat; a rusty bladed knife; old, choleric A great bargainer who has put away money for himself through his shrewdness and deals. He is hated and has a very bad temper; intimidating. Capable efficient; could predict next year’s crop by studying and observing natural weather phenomena: drought, rain, etc., All of the masters holding were under his charge. He is a master carpenter. 7 The Canterbury Tales Pilgrim Chart (from the “Prologue”) continued 4 Pilgrim Transportation Major physical characteristics/ distinguishing features Follies/Vices/Negative Qualities Positive Traits /Virtues/Atributes The Summoner (his job is to sum sinners to church court trials) Horse Narrow eyes, black, scabby eyebrows, thin beard; red face full of pimples, Loves garlic, onions & strong wine, wears a garland on his head. Children are afraid of him; lecherous; only knows a few words in Latin & he uses them over and Over. He is easily bribed, & he knows many secrets. He uses blackmail. Loves to drink and carouse. None, except he is good at what he does. The Pardoner (sells pardons) Horse Yellow long greasy hair, that is thin & hangs to his shoulders, wears a little cap, no hood. Buldging eyeballs; no beard. “ was either a gelding or a mare” – reference to his perverse sexuality. Carries a pillowcase of relics. Most corrupt & despicable of the pilgrims. Wants money, sells fake relics and takes advantage of the poor country people. He sings the loudest at the offerings. None except he too is good at what he does. Harry Bailey (the host) Horse Bright eyes, a little overweight, a “striking man” – good looking; a bold, speaker, yet tactful, manly He is an excellent host. He attends to the pilgrims’ needs at the inn. Supplies excellent food and wine; a good speaker; He is the one who proposes the idea of telling stories for entertainment on the pilgrimage: “no need to ride along as dumb as stones”, the best story gets a free dinner.