10-24-12

Focus: How does literature shape or reflect society?

Start Up: In which circumstances would a friend betray another friend? Explain giving true life examples.

VOCABULARY

Adversary: a person or group that is hostile to someone

• Synonym: enemy• Example: Barack Obama’s political adversaries tried

to prevent him from winning the nomination.

VOCABULARY

Humble: not believing that you are important• Synonym: paleness• Example: Unique is humble about her good grades

ALLEGORY

A narrative that has both literal and deeper, symbolic meanings

THINK-PAIR-SHARE

What details of the publican's (the innkeepers) comments build the danger of the situation?

What aspects of medieval society make it easier for the Pardoner to exploit people?