"General Prologue" to the Canterbury Tales Geoffrey Chaucer lived during a sensational period in England's history. ... In the "General Prologue" of the Canterbury Tales, the Prioress, Monk, and Friar are specifically used to represent the clergy of Chaucer's time. ... The Monk described in the "General Prologue" wanted nothing to do with that life. ... One sees paradox in that he should be at the monastery instead of hunting and hearing the bells from afar. ... The sleaziness of churches during the fourteenth century is a theme throughout the Canterbury Tales. ...

• Word Count: 797
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

In reading Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales," I found that of the Wife of Bath, including her prologue, to be the most thought-provoking. ... The tale Bath's Wife weaves exposes that Chaucer was aware of both forms of the medieval soldier. Where as his knowledge that knights were often far from perfect is evidenced in the beginning of Alison's tale where the "lusty" soldier rapes a young maiden; King Arthur, whom the ladies of the country beseech to spare the life of the guilty horse soldier, offers us the typical conception of knighthood. ... The loquacious Aliso...

• Word Count: 1002
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

In The Canterbury Tales, a story about the flaws of Medieval English society, Chaucer proves otherwise. ... Hubert- in The Canterbury Tales is well known for flattering the rich, deceiving the poor, and especially for seducing women in outright disregard for his vow of celibacy. ... Ideally, after buying necessities, friars were supposed to donate to the poor and sick any leftover money from begging. ... Chaucer reveals many flaws of medieval society in his "Prologue". ... Consequently, the Renaissance was born from the brilliance of such people as Geoffrey Chaucer. ...

• Word Count: 1489
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School