Canterbury Tales Review

3. The Knight’s son, and a youthful and accomplished noble.
4. Has become wealthy and enjoys showing off his fine clothes and talking about his $$.
7. In charge of purchasing food for an institution, has made more money than smarter men through shrewd investments.
10. Has many friends and pays special attention to the young ladies, and is not above a bribe or two.
11. His brother, a humble laborer who loved God, worked hard, and helped the poor.
12. A loud man who prefers a rousing tale to a sermon.
17. Her elegance seems a little phony, and is nevertheless an entertaining companion.
18. Sells indulgences for the Church but makes himself a tidy profit as well.
19. A landowner but not a member of the nobility, lives for pleasure, especially the pleasures of food and drink.
20. A pilgrim in the company and the narrator.

1. A noble pilgrim recently returned from the Crusades.
2. Joins the company after his employer, an alchemist, abandons him for giving away professional secrets.
3. A man who brings sinners before the church for trial; he uses his position to extort the poor.
5. A university student who prefers books to fine clothes and food.
6. A discreet lawyer who seems busier than he really is.
7. An excellent hunter, prefers modern ways to traditional ones.
8. Travels with several guildsmen, including a carpenter and a weaver.
9. Makes good $$ and keeps to a strict diet, but he neglects the Bible.
13. A seamstress from the town of Bath who has strong opinions about marriage.
14. Also called “The Host”, is the owner of the Tabard Inn
15. A rude fellow who tells an insulting story about a carpenter.
16. Shows his temper when he feels insulted.
17. The most devout clergyman in the group, he always puts others first and gives selflessly to the poor and suffering.