Preface to “The Canterbury Tales” Take notes on the following sections of reading: 1. “Literary History” p. 90-91 2. “Geoffrey Chaucer” p. 92-93 3. “Chaucer’s Sharp Eye For Dress” p. 94

Preface to “The Canterbury Tales” Recap: “Literary History” p. 90-91 Prologue: Narrator (probably Chaucer himself) meets 29 other pilgrims at the Tabard Inn Each pilgrim should tell 2 stories on the way there and 2 on the way back The person who tells the best tale will be treated to a feast by the other pilgrims Includes romance, short and bawdy humor, stories of religious leaders, sermons, and allegories (character represents a moral)

Preface to “The Canterbury Tales” Recap: “Geoffrey Chaucer” p. 92-93 14th Century England Born into middle class; has served aristocrats (helps him interact with a variety of people and to write truthfully) Known for his deep insight into human character/psyche Inspired by his own pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral Buried in Westminster Abbey at Poets’ Corner (an honorary burial site for distinguished writers)

Preface to “The Canterbury Tales” Recap: “Chaucer’s Sharp Eye for Dress” p. 94 Medieval Dress Code was established by your class (the only way to gain rights was to be in a class, but to have 5x the wealth of someone a rank above you) Detailed clothing descriptions will help to reveal character personalities and their interest in either being modest or deceitful towards others Colors as symbolic (look to the colors of clothing to find a deeper meaning/representation of that character) Scarlet = scandalous color – ie. “The SCARLET Letter”

“The Canterbury Tales” – The PRologue You will each be responsible for a character/character set. Introduce the character type by name Read your section to the class (lines __ through __) What type of transportation did they have? What are their major physical traits an distinguishing characteristics? What are they foolish about; what are their vices; and what are their negative qualities? What are their positive traits; what do their morals seem like? Remainder of class must take notes on each character

Preface to “The Canterbury Tales” Extra Credit Foldables: Due Friday 11/18/16 Take a picture of p. 91 Speaking and Listening Discussion for help with what to do. You are Making 6 Character types For modern society Type Appearance Values What might this character be criticized for?