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an introduction to a literary work; sets the scene and introduces characters or themes.
2.
a journey made to a holy or religious place for spiritual reasons.
3.
the city in England that was the destination of the pilgrims’ journey to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket.
4.
the medieval knightly code of honor, including bravery, courtesy, and respect for women and the church.
5.
a man who served his lord as a mounted soldier and lived by the code of chivalry.
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a free man who owned and worked his own land; in the Prologue, a servant who accompanies the Knight.
7.
a nun ranking just below the head of a convent.
8.
a member of a religious order who lives and works among the public, often preaching and helping the poor.
9.
members of the church with religious duties (priests, monks, nuns, etc.).
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a religious man who lives in a monastery, dedicating his life to prayer and work.
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a trader or businessperson; someone who buys and sells goods.
12.
a poor scholar devoted to study and learning, representing the value of education.
13.
a wealthy landowner who enjoys good food, drink, and hospitality.
14.
members of a medieval trade association or craft guild.
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a person skilled in preparing food; in Chaucer’s tale, known for his culinary talents (and a questionable sore).
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a ship’s captain or master.
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a medical doctor; in Chaucer’s time, medicine was closely tied to astrology.
18.
a poor but virtuous priest who sincerely lives by his faith.
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a humble farmer who works hard and lives an honest, Christian life.
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a man who operates a mill; in Chaucer’s story, known for being brawny and crude.
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a person in charge of buying food and supplies for an institution, like a college or monastery.
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a manager or overseer of an estate; often shrewd and feared by workers.
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a church official who brings people to court for spiritual crimes or violations.
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a corrupt churchman who sells fake relics and indulgences for money.
25.
the innkeeper at the Tabard Inn who proposes the storytelling contest.
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a literary technique that uses humor or exaggeration to criticize human behavior or society.
