(A)The Canterbury Tales is a poem that was written somewhere between 1386 and 1385 by a man named Geoffrey Chaucer; in which 30 characters on a pilgrimage to Canterbury coincidentally meet at a tavern, where they are challenged to tell the best story during their pilgrimage for the reward of a free dinner at the tavern. ... One of many interesting pilgrims contained within this story is the "man of law", also called the "sergeant of law". ... Like today, the man of law is well respected by many, and renounced by others. ... One can easily relate this man at law with the modern day lawyer. ...

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• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

To begin with, Henry comes across as almost a "boy" in a man's job as others easily sway him when the church (Canterbury and Ely) persuades him to go to war. When Canterbury says "A thousand pounds by th" year. ... It is in their best interests to distract the King; the impending tax law would make them lose a lot of their wealth. ... However, his aggression and slightly muddled value system draw significant amounts of criticism. ... He is one who took the throne unrightfully, but kept the throne safe and had no threats to his reign, the only King in Shakespeare's tales. ...

• Word Count: 3298
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: Undergraduate