English Characters Flashcards

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Knight

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The first pilgrim to tell tale, represents ideal of a medieval christian man at arms. brave and experienced

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2
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Squire

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Knights son and apprentice curly hair

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3
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Nun

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Prioress exquisite taste

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4
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Monk

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Unlike most monks, loud and belongs to no monestary

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5
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Friar

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roaming preist, takes bribes

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6
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Wife of bath

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seamstress, married 5 times, pro wife loves marriage

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7
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Reeve

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steward of the manor, he steals from his masters

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8
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Summoner

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brings persons accused of violating church law to court, drunk

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9
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Pardoner

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Collects money for churches but keeps it, fraud

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10
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Parson

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Devout churchman, lives in poverty but is rich with religion

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11
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Millar

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Stout and brawny, drunkard,slob

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