The Canterbury Tales

The "sundry people" described in the introduction come from all classes of English society

The Physician studied astronomy and was not successful at curing his patients

The pilgrims were to begin their pilgrimage "when the sun had gone to rest."

The Franklin liked to throw great parties, even though he was once a tax auditor

The Clerk favored gold over philosophy

The Introduction begins with hopeful, positive images

The Friar "always got a farthing wherever he went" which showed his devotion to money and possessions

The Parson stayed close to home and charged fees for his holy services

The Tabbard Inn is the shrine for Thomas Becket

The host proposes that each pilgrim tell two stories on the way to and from their destination

The Knight's demeanor is described as being "as meekly as a maid"

The Yeoman could be accurately descirbed as a capable hunter

The Sergeant at the Law could write a contract that few could find fault in

The Merchant could be accurately described as a serious businessman

The Knight has fought and won many battles in many different countries

The Knight is described as a brave warrior dressed in flashy clothes.

The Squire could be accurately described as a "lady's man" and capable soldier

The Pardoner sold relics that were genuine and were blessed in Rome

The Monk was typical of the clergy because he often stayed in his cell scribing biblical passages

The Summoner was a good example of a holy peasant

The host proposes that the best tale will win the Tabbard Inn because is too old to run it.

The Friar often kept company with lepers rather than young women

The Monk and the Yeoman have similar interests

The Squire is the Knight's son

The narrator uses dining habits to describe the positive courtly habits of the Prioress.

The Reeve "was never in arrears" which means he never owed anyone money

The Prioress and The Yeoman are very similar

The narrator and Chaucer are the same person