The Canterbury tales Flashcards
Curly haired, fit, wire bright embroidered clothes, well educated, brave, creative, flirty and humble pilgrim
The squire
Tan, athletic, wore a coat and a green hood, confident, religious, loyal, knowledgeable in his craft
The yeoman
Flirtatious smile, BIG forehead, lap dogs, over done manner, stuck up, doesn’t care about the people
The nun
Well fed, had fine horses, expensive boots, and ornate gold pin, worldly, friendly, and doesn’t follow the churches rules
The monk
Motley dressed, forming beard, concealed debt, stride, intelligent, and can negotiate
The merchant
Colorfully clothes with silk belt, traveling with the judge, weary, wise, appears intelligent, and not as busy as he seems
The sergeant at law
Roses cheeks, white beard, local judge, member of parliament, wealthy land owner, cheerful, lived for pleasure generous host
The Franklin
Stylish,wealthy, successful, knives made of silver, intelligent, whipped, leader of guilde
The five guildsmen
Had an ulcer on his knee, good cook, morally corrupt, and knew his beer
The cook
Thin horse, hallow, worn out clothing, had a lot of books, and poor, respectful, unworldly
The Oxford cleric
Athletic, rode fine horses, dressed casual, honorable, trustworthy, generous, wise, respected, and faithful pilgrim
The knight
