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The Canterbury Tales
by Geoffrey Chaucer
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Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1343-1400)
■ Dominant literary figure in the 14th century■ “Father of English Literature”■ Life experiences
--child of wealthy wine merchant--page in a royal household--spoke French, Latin, & Italian--Soldier & diplomat--member of Parliament
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Geoffrey Chaucer and The Canterbury Tales
■ Wrote the tales around 1385 A.D.■ planned many more tales, but did not
complete the proposed 120 tales before his death
■ wrote about all classes in The Canterbury Tales to give us a glimpse of English society at the time
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■ Went against tradition when he wrote in Middle English rather than French
■ Considered “Father of the English Language” because he went against the norm and chose to write in the language of the people
Geoffrey Chaucer and The Canterbury Tales (cont.)
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Chaucer Images
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The Middle AgesBackground
Hierarchy – Class Structure During Chaucer’s Time
Nobility/Ruling Class - Knight and Squire
Clergy - Monk, Friar, Prioress, Parson, Summoner, Pardoner
Middle Class – Merchant, Doctor, Student, Wife of Bath
Peasants – Miller, Plowman, Skipper
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Code of ChivalryA knight must be:
1. True to his God and a defender of the faith.2. True and loyal to his
lord and king.3. True to his lady.4. Humble and modest
in daily actions.5. Brave and fierce in
war and adversity.
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Code of the ClergyA member of the clergy must:
1. Be chaste and pure.2. Be devoted to God.3. Obey God and Biblical
law.4. Take vows of poverty.5. Achieve heavenly reward through earthly denial.
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Seven Deadly Sins■ Gluttony■ Avarice / Greed■ Sloth■ Lust■ Vanity■ Pride■ Anger
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Moral Virtues (opposite of sins)■ Moderation■ Generosity■ Diligence■ Love■ Modesty■ Humility■ Forgiveness
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Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales
■ Takes representatives of English society on a pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral (Shrine of Archbishop Thomas Becket)
■ Pilgrims—each has speech and tale that matches a real person during his (Chaucer’s) time
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Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales (cont.)
■ 30 characters representing all social classes --Although fictional, does have realistic
settings and occupations*Tabard Inn*Canterbury & Canterbury Cathedral*Shrine of Thomas Becket
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The Prologue■ Thirty pilgrims are on their way to
Canterbury to pay homage at Becket’s tomb.
■ Each agrees to tell two tales on the way to the shrine and two tales back.
■ The winner will receive a supper paid for by all.
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List of 30 Pilgrims▪ Narrator – line 20▪ Knight – line 43▪ Squire – line 81▪ Yeoman – line 103▪ Prioress (+ 3) – line 122▪ Monk – line 169▪ Friar – line 212▪ Merchant – line 280▪ Oxford Cleric – line 295▪ Serjeant at Law – line 319▪ Franklin – line 341▪ Guildsmen – (Haberdasher,
Dyer, Carpenter, Weaver, Carpet-Maker) - line 371
▪Cook – line 390▪Skipper – line 398▪Doctor – line 421▪Wife of Bath – line 455▪Parson – line 488▪Plowman – line 539▪Miller – line 561▪Manciple – line 585▪Reeve – line 605▪Summoner - line 641▪Pardoner – line 689
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Vocabulary WebquestI need 6 groups of 5 (let’s do the math)Each group will be assigned one vocabulary word. Each group must create a google slide presentation with the following slides:1. Word2. Definition3. Image 4. synonym/antonym5. Video showing the meaning of word6. Article that includes word (must
read&explain)7. Sentence using the word
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Vocabulary List
1. Courtliness2. Sedate3. Personable4. Accrue5. Malady6. Entreaty
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Assignment:Pilgrim Presentations
■ Read the description of your pilgrim in the prologue
■ Present a PowerPoint chart to the class with your findings
■ TWO SLIDES■ Any format, font, style you like…■ Must contain the following information:
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Slide One
■ Title (pilgrim’s name)■ Picture of your pilgrim (according to
description given)■ Specific quotes and phrases that provide
evidence of your pilgrim’s– Physical characteristics, clothing, and
accessories– Words, experiences, personality traits
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Slide Two
■ Social class and why (Ruling class, clergy (church), middle class, trade class (workers), or peasants (useless).
■ Inferences (Chaucer’s commentary)– Specific lines that lead to inferences about
your pilgrim– Does he/she uphold the proper values of his
or her social position? Any vices or virtues?– What is Chaucer criticizing?
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THE MILLER■ Chap of sixteen stone (561)■ Big in brawn and bone (562)■ Broad, knotty and short-shouldered (565)■ Broad, red beard (568-569)■ Wart with red, bristly hair growing on his nose (571-572)■ Black nostrils and mighty mouth (573-575)■ Carried a sword and buckler (574) and bagpipes (583)■ Wore blue hood with a white coat (582)
Physical Characteristics, Clothing, and Accessories
Words, Experiences, and Personality Traits▪ Likes to wrestle (564)
▪ Boastful of his strength (565-567)
▪ Likes to tell dirty jokes (576-577)
▪ Thief and cheater (578-581)
Example
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The Miller■ Peasant Class
– Supported by a trade■ Inferences
– Chaucer compares him to a sow and fox suggesting he is wild and rough (568, 571)
– Chaucer compares mouth to a furnace door, suggesting he is uncouth and foul-mouthed (575)
– By stating he was a “master-hand” at stealing, Chaucer infers the miller has cheated customers his whole life (578). Major vice!
– Through his depiction of the miller as bawdy and belligerent, Chaucer is critiquing the peasant’s low station in life
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Be prepared for Ms. Covington’s Questions… buahaha
■ Why do you think your pilgrim went on this journey?
■ Does Chaucer approve of this pilgrim? In other words, does he like them or not? Why?
■ What sin or virtue does your pilgrim represent? How do you know?
■ What modern day individual or character does your pilgrim remind you of? How? Why?