The Squire's portrait contains thematic meaning along with satire and irony. ... "Of time, in hope to win his lady's grace", (Line 90) shows that he was concerned with his appearance to try and win a lady's liking. ... Chaucer also used irony in each of his portraits. ... The portrait of the Squire shows how much different he is in comparison to his father the Knight. The Squire's portrait also shows the thematic messages of irony and satire that Chaucer puts in. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

He is young and lusty, takes great care of his outward appearance and is always busy of staying in his lady's grace. ... True, he has seen some military action, but it was to impress his lady not his lord god. ... However, the Squire from The Canterbury Tales does not settle into disputes for he is "In hope to win thereby his lady's grace-. ... Character is revealed in their portraits, their tales, and their behavior and remarks along the way. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

In Canterbury Tales, Chaucer includes and exploits individuals from all walks of medieval society. He uses irony and satire in varying types of narratives to reveal the problematic components of virtually each pilgrim. Unfortunately Chaucer delegated only two of his tales to be told by women, the t...

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