3 Friendly Pilgrims
The Canterbury Tales involves a collection of many pilgrim tales in an Old English Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer. Chaucer has very covert ways of telling the reader about his pilgrims and if he likes them or not. Some of the characters are directly characterized, while others are indirectly characterized. Chaucer directly characterizes the Knight, Franklin, and Parson. Chaucer, meaning he thinks that they are good pilgrims, also approves them all. He uses descriptive words and stories to help the reader understand that he likes the pilgrims. Each one, The Knight, Franklin, and Parson, are generous and people look up to them.
The Knight was illustrious for winning most the battles he fought in. He was a noble man and many people looked up to him. Chaucer describes him as Truth, honor, generousness and courtesy.(Line 46) By describing the Knights great qualities it is easy to distinguish that Chaucer likes him. The Knights appearance was different from all the other Knights. He did not wear shiny armor; instead he wore clothing from the battles he fought in. Known through out many countries, the Knight had a good reputation because he fought so well. Chaucer really emphasizes that the Knight was a noble man so its pretty simple to tell Chaucer and other characters liked the Knight.
The Franklins greed for pleasure, as stated in line 345 He lived for pleasure did not set off a bad reputation for the Franklin. Chaucer says that the Franklin enjoys sharing with people. The fact that the Franklin enjoys sharing with others helps the reader to see that Chaucer, as well as other pilgrims, liked the Franklin. People looked up to the him, and because He was a model among landed gentry (Line 370) meaning that he was a wealthy landowner, means that the Chaucer thought well of him. He was very friendly and had a bubbly personality. He always invited people in for a meal and had his house stocked with the best foods and wines. By saying that the Franklin had the best food and wine, and was willing to share it with the community, it is showing that Chaucer approved of the Franklin and thought well of him.
The Parson was a priest. He cared more for others than himself. He was very devoted to his job and god as said in line 489 Yet he was rich in holy thought and work. People liked the Parson because of the kind things he did such as Giving to the poor parishioners round about. (Line 498) The Parson only lived off of what was necessary. It is simple to tell that Chaucer really liked the Priest because Chaucer states over and over that he was caring and devoted.
Chaucer approved of the Knight, Franklin, and Parson. They all shared similar qualities. Each one being generous, kind, and devoted to what they did. The Knight was devoted to his battles and kind to his people. The Franklin was devoted to his food and beverages. His generosity to every man and woman in his land, always inviting anyone over for a glass of wine and food. The Parson was devoted to his holy work. He always put others first, and made sure they had what they needed. These are clues that are pretty easy to infer Chaucer liked these three pilgrims. Chaucer states in all of their descriptions directly what he thinks about these pilgrims.
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