English Characters Flashcards
1
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Knight
A
The first pilgrim to tell tale, represents ideal of a medieval christian man at arms. brave and experienced
2
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Squire
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Knights son and apprentice curly hair
3
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Nun
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Prioress exquisite taste
4
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Monk
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Unlike most monks, loud and belongs to no monestary
5
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Friar
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roaming preist, takes bribes
6
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Wife of bath
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seamstress, married 5 times, pro wife loves marriage
7
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Reeve
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steward of the manor, he steals from his masters
8
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Summoner
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brings persons accused of violating church law to court, drunk
9
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Pardoner
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Collects money for churches but keeps it, fraud
10
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Parson
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Devout churchman, lives in poverty but is rich with religion
11
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Millar
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Stout and brawny, drunkard,slob