According to "The Pardoner's Tale," why are the three young rioters looking for Death?

Which of the pilgrims' professions or trades have survived and exist in society today? Which of Chaucer's character types can be seen today in airports, on pulpits, on farms, in classrooms, on city streets, or in small towns?

Which of the pilgrims' professions or trades has survived and exists in society today? Which of Chaucer's character types can be seen today in airports, on pulpits, on farms, in classrooms, on city streets, or in small towns?

In describing the pilgrims, what has Chaucer as the pilgrim-narrator revealed about his own personality, biases, and values?

Which pilgrims do you think Chaucer idealizes?

Which pilgrims do you think Chaucer idealizes?

What aspects of medieval society does Chaucer satirize in his portrayals of the Merchant? of the Franklin? of the Doctor? of the Miller?

Clearly, Chaucer satirizes the Church of his time. Show how this is true by analyzing two characters connected with the Church. What "good," or honorable, Church people do Chaucer include to balance his satire?

Clearly Chaucer satirizes the Church of his time. Show how this is true by analyzing two characters connected with the Church. What "good," or honorable, Church people does Chaucer include to balance his satire?

Chaucer is a master at using physical details-eyes, hair, complexion, body types, and clothing to reveal character. Describe at least three pilgrims whose inner natures are revealed by their appearance. Refer to your reading notes for help.

Chaucer is a master at using physical details-eyes, hair, complexion, body type, clothing-to reveal character. Describe at least three pilgrims whose inner natures are revealed by their appearance.

What plan (which becomes the basis of the frame story) does the Host propose to the pilgrims? How do the pilgrims respond to his proposal?

What plan (which becomes the basis of the frame story) does the Host propose to the pilgrims? How do the pilgrims respond to his proposal?

Place each pilgrim within one of these three groups that comprised medieval society: the feudal system (related to the land), the Church, and the city (merchants and professionals).