The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer

The Pilgrims The Knight The Squire The Yeoman The Prioress The Monk The Friar The Merchant The Clerk The Sergeant at the Law The Franklin The Five Guildsmen The Cook The Shipman The Doctor The Wife of Bath The Parson The Miller The Reeve The Manciple The Summoner The Pardoner The Host

The Knight “A True and Perfect Knight” Truthful Generous Chivalrous Courtly Courageous

The Squire “A Red-Hot Lover” “A Lover, Not A Fighter” The Knight’s Son 20 Years Old Sings Dances Writes poetry Rides well

The Yeoman Small land owner Wears green Carries peacock feathered arrows & “mighty bow” Has brown, nut-shaped face Knows woodcraft Also carries shield & sword Wears St. Christopher’s medal A “proper forester”

The Prioress Coy, entertaining, pleasant, friendly, tender-hearted, charming Known as Madame Eglantyne Sings through her nose Speaks informal French Has good table manners Has lap dogs that are well-fed Has elegant nose, “glass-grey eyes,” small red lips/mouth, broad forehead, & is not “undergrown” Wears jewelry & broach that says, “Love conquers all.” Traveling with another nun & 3 priests