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Where and when does the Prologue take place? - on a trip to Canterbury during a pilgrimage
Provide three images in the beginning of the story that tell the reader the time of year. - April, flowers,
birds
What is the setting at the beginning of the story? - south London
Where are the characters going? Why? - going to Canterbury to worship the tomb of Thomas
Describe the Knight - what about him meets your understanding of a knight and what is unexpected?
What knightly qualities does he display or not display? - typical knight following code of chivalry, he
doesn't put on airs, dressed in old worn clothing
Is the Knight good or not by the standards of the time? Why or why not? - good knight, fighting for his
country and for those less fortunate
Is there anything ironic about the Knight? If so, what is ironic about him? Explain. - his appearance, yes,
he is not a snob in such a high position
Describe the Squire - How is he dressed? What things does he do? - dressed in the latest fashion,
represents courtly love, he likes to sing, dance, & write poetry
What is a Squire? - a knight in training
, Why can't the Squire sleep at night? - all he could think about is love and women
Does the Squire display the same chivalric values as the Knight? Explain. - no, the knight represents
chivalry and the squire represents courtly love
What is a Yeoman? - attends the knight
Describe the Yeoman. How is he dressed? What equipment does he have? - short hair, tanned face,
dressed in all green, carrying all equipment, bow, arrows, dagger and sword
Describe the Nun - How is she dressed? What is her behavior like? - dressed perfectly, well mannered, a
little snobbish
Identify something ironic about the nun. - she is more concerned about her appearance and her dogs
than ministering to the poor
What is the difference between a Monk and a Friar? - monk is in a monastery and a friar is a parish priest
Describe the Monk. Identify two things ironic about the Monk. - he is well fed but he is not following the
vows that he took, spends all his time on hobbies
Describe the Friar - Identify two things ironic about the Friar. - appears to be a perfect priest but he
spends all the money that should go tot he church on women and wine
Describe the Merchant and identify one ironic thing about him. - appears to be a successful businessman
but he is really deep in debt
What is an Oxford Cleric? - student preparing to become an oxford priest
Describe the Oxford Cleric and identify one ironic thing about him. - he is starving but he would rather
spend his money on books
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