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knight: jobsoldier, jousts, noble
Knight: physicalstained fustian tunic, not gaily dressed
knight: personalitychivalrous, gentleman, wise, not-boring
squire: jobcavalry, servant of the knight
squire: physicalcurly hair, strong, agile, about 20, short gown, wide sleeves, moderate length
squire: personalityfirey, courteous, well- educated, lady's man
yeoman: jobarcher, woodwork, forester
yeoman: physicalbrown face, nut shaped head, medal of saint christopher, green coat and hood, bow and arrow
yeoman: personalitysaucy
nun/prioress: jobsings at mass
nun/prioress: physicalgrey eyes, small mouth, elegant nose, coral bracelet, simple smile
nun/prioress: personalitysentimental, pleasant, tender heart, friendly, soy, well mannered
second nun: jobtravels with nun, secretary
monk: jobstudies, cloistered, hunt, rides horses
monk: physicalfur sleeves, bald, fat, gold pin fastens cloak, greasy face, prominent eyes
monk: personalitymodern, personable, loves good food and wine and the taverns
friar: hobhear confessions, beg for funds, limiter
friar: physicalwhite strong neck, threadbare habit, sturdy voice
friar: personalitymotivated by money, second agenda, pervy, knew all the taverns
merchant: jobexpert at dabbling in exchanges, in debt, administration
merchant: physicalforking beard, motley dress, buckled boots, flemish beaver hat
merchant: personalitystately, excellent, solemn, high horse
cleric: jobstudent, not a successful philosopher, studied
cleric: physicalnot fat, hollow look, sober stare, threadbare overcoat
cleric: personalitynot very religious, preferred books to possessions, prayed for his friends
sergeant at the law: joblawyer, sometimes justice of assize
sergeant at the law: physicalwore a parti- colored coat with a silk belt and pinstripe stuff
sergeant at the law: personalitywary, wise, discreet, seemed wise, busy, smart
franklin: joblandowner that was born free but is not noble, landed gentry
franklin: physicalwhite beard, high colored, had a dagger and a silk bag that hung from his white girdle
franklin: personalitysanguine, lived for pleasure, always had good food at his house
haberdasher/dyer/carpenter/weaver/carpet maker: jobhad money
haberdasher/dyer/carpenter/weaver/carpet maker: physicaltrim and fresh, silver knives, social climbing wives
haberdasher/dyer/carpenter/weaver/carpet maker: personalitywise, fit to be noble
cook: jobcook, baker, somaliere
cook: physicalulcer on his knee
cook: personalityalone, great cook, knew london ale by taste
skipper: jobrisky job, owned a barge
skipper: physicalknee length wool gown, a dagger, tan
skipper: personalitydoesn't listen to his conscience, takes risks
doctor: jobeducated in medicine and surgery
doctor: physicalred, blue and grey garments lined with taffeta
doctor: personalityarticulate, thrifty, well educated, healthy, not very religious
woman of bath: jobhad five husbands
woman of bath: physicalsomewhat deaf, wore handkerchiefs, reed stockings,new shoes, bold, pretty faces, gat toothed, large hips
woman of bath: personalityliked to talk and laugh
parson: joba learned clerk, preaches the gospel, gives to the poor, shepherd
parson: physicalwore a shepherd frock
parson: personalitybenign, diligent, patient in adversity, didn't curse, virtuous, kind, holy, sought no glory
plowman: jobbrother of parson
plowman: physicalwore a tabbard smock
plowman: personalityhonest worker, loves god, paid tithes in full
miller: jobwrestled sometimes, great at identifying grain quality
miller: physicalbig, stout, brawny, broad, about 16, strong, short shouldered, red beard, nose had a war with hair, blue hood, white coat
miller: personalitythief, liked to play the bag pipes
manciple: jobwork at inns of court
manciple: personalityilliterate, patient, debt free, smart, frugal
reeve: joba steward or minor official on an estate, good carpenter
reeve: physicalold, choleric, thin, shaved head, lean legs, blue overcoat, rusty blade
reeve: personalitygood at bargaining, feared by serfs
summoner: jobpaid to summon sinners to trial, good valet
summoner: physicalnarrow legs, black brows, thin beard, pimples
summoner: personalityfeared by kids, love garlic, onions, leaks
pardoner: jobsells pardons and indulgences
pardoner: physicalyellow hair to his shoulders, no hood, small hat, bulging eye balls, small voice
pardoner: personalitypreached and sung for money
host: jobowns the tabbard hostel, judge of tales
host: physicalmanly
host: personalitywise, tactful, bold, merry hearted

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Terms 69
Creator avsalvatore
Created January 21, 2009
Groups None
Subjects canterbury tales, english, mrs. kretzmer, smchs
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