The Canterbury Tales Pilgrims Period 3

Manciple (Nicolas Galvis) Lines:583-602 Occupation: administrator in charge of providing food for lawyers Personality: smart, but illiterate Words/Thoughts: thought about market carefully Actions: he watched the market precisely; no rash decisions Appearance: N/A Reactions to him: All caterers follow his example Modern-Day Equivalent: Caterer

The Cook Ryan Duncan Occupation: Cook for the people of Canterbury. Personality: Minorly aggressive, Disgusting, unclean, repulsive. Words or thoughts: N/A Actions: When intoxicated he went about engaging in a fight with the Manciple, during which he fell off of the horse. The manciple then drugged him with more booze to stop his antics. Appearance: Has a giant open gash or sore on his leg that has been attributed with “oozing puss” Others reactions: others consequently received food poisoning due to his sale of inadequate foods Modern day equivalent: low class kitchen staffer

The Knight Juandiego Navarro Lines: 43-80 Occupation: A soldier during the Crusades. Personality: He was generous, courageous, gentle, followed chivalry, truthful, honorable, courteous, noble, strong, skillful, and modest. Words or Thoughts: He always remembered his faith and loyalty while in battle. Action(s): “he had embarked with many a noble host. In fifteen mortal battles he had been and jousted for our faith” (Lines 62-64). He had been in battle 15 times with many armies. Appearance: “he was not gaily dressed. He wore a fustian tunic stained and dark with smudges where his armor had left a mark” (Lines 76-78). He wore a tunic that he wore with his armor. Others’ Reactions to Him: “He often sat at the table in the chair of honor, above all nations” (Lines 52-53). People respected him by giving him the seat of honor. Modern Day Equivalent: A soldier, or law enforcer.

The Haberdasher,Dyer, Carpender, Weaver, Carpet-maker Lucas Carrillo Lines 371-389 Occupation: sells mens clothes/dyes cloth/makes things with wood/weaves wool to clothes/makes carpets Personality: very wise Words/Thoughts: thought they were worthy of being in charge Actions: N/A Appearance: had fresh, clean, expensive gear/dressed nicely Reactions to them: Their wives were happy with them, felt very high up in society Modern-Day Equivalent: GAP worker/N/A(dyer)/still carpender/textile factory worker/carpet factory worker

The Woman From Beside Bath Lines: 455-486 Annabelle Asali The Woman From Beside Bath Lines: 455-486 Occupation: weaver; made cloth (457) her kerchiefs were of finely woven ground (463) Personality: worthy woman all her life (469), liked to laugh and chat (484); skilled in wandering (477), knew the remedies for love’s mischances (485) Words: n/a Actions: somewhat deaf (456), had thrice been to Jerusalem (473), had five husbands, all at the church door (470), easily on an ambling horse she sat (479) Appearance: gap-teeth (478), wore a kerchief covering her head and a hat (480), large hips (483) scarlet red hose and new shoes (466-467) Others’ Reactions to Her: not a dame dared stir towards the altar steps in front of her (459-460); Modern Day Equivalent: seamstress

The Oxford Cleric (Jacksen Smith) Occupation: cleric (a priest or religious leader) Personality: respectful, formal, reserved, quiet, intelligent Words: N/A (is described as speaking only when needed) Actions: prays for his friends and those who aid him Appearance: thin, hallow-look, plain clothing Others’ Reactions to Her: the pilgrims view his words as insightful and worth listening to Modern Day Equivalent: a mosignor of a parish

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The Franklin ( Lines 341 - 370) Rashna Buxey Occupation: wealthy land owner Personality: cheerful and optimistic (l. 343) hospitable (l. 349-350) Words/Thoughts: N/A Actions: “lived for pleasure” (l. 345) active and influential member of community (l. 365-370) Appearance: white hair/old (l.342) Other’s Reactions to Him: he was a gentle and kind man (l. 343) who loves food (l. 344; 351-364) Modern Day Equivalent: influential rich person (Ex. Bill Gates)

The Summoner (Lines 639 - 664) Jessica Haygood Occupation: summons people to church court Personality: “you’d meet none better” (664), kind Words or Thoughts: spoke in Latin (653) Actions: He loved garlic, onions, and red wine. He would yell in Latin and be crazy when he was drunk. (652) Appearance: narrow eyes (641), thin beard (643), red face (640) Others’ Reactions to Him: “children were afraid when he appeared” (644) Modern-Day Equivalent: people who summon for jury duty

The Friar (Lines 212-279) Noah Rodriguez Occupation: friar (religious figure) Personality: A happy person (l. 212). Words/Thoughts: n/a Actions: Would give women luxuries (l. 216-217). Appearance: White neck (l. 242) Others reactions to him: He was very well liked and beloved (l. 219-220). Modern Day Equivalent: Corrupt pastor

The Merchant (Lines 280-294) N2 Occupation: Merchant Personality: This estimable Merchant so had set his wits to work (289-290). Words or Thoughts: He told of his opinions and pursuits in solemn tones (284). Actions: He was an expert on at dabbling in exchanges (288). Appearance: Forking beard, motley dress, a Flemish beaver hat, and buckled boots. (280-283) Other’s Reaction to him or her: None knew he was in debt (290). Modern Day Equivalent: Donald Trump N2

Sergeant At The Law Occupation: Lawyer Physical Appearance: “He wore a homely parti-colored coat, Girt with a salken belt of pin-stipe stuff” (line 338)-- multicolored coat Personality: “Wary and wise” (line 320)--cautious and wise Words/Thoughts: “sayings were so wise” (line 323) Actions: N/A Other’s Reactions:“Discreet [...] a man to reverence” (line 322)-- A man to respect -Yericka Rose

The Reeve Nathalie Taing Occupation: Steward of a Manor also use to be a Carpenter Physical Appearance: “Old and Chloreic and thin; his bear was shaven closely to the skin” (line 603-604) Personality: “Never disdaniful, never too proud or fine” (line 525) Word/ Thoughts: N/A Actions: “He stayed at home and watched over his fold so that no wolf should make the sheep miscarry” (line 520-521) Other’s Reactions: N/A Modern Day Equivalent: Manager of an Estate or Farm omeone who took care of Sheep

The Plowman Alex Graff Occupation: Farmer, man who plows fields Personality: “Honest worker, good and true...loving God best with all his heart” (l. 540-544) Words or Thoughts: n/a Actions: ”He would help the poor...and never take a penny” (l. 548- 549) Appearance: “He wore a tabard smock (loose jacket of heavy fabric), and rode a mare” (l. 553) Other’s Reaction to Him/Her: n/a Modern Day Equivalent: Farmer

The Skipper Alyssa Chavez Occupation: seafarer, crew member on a ship Personality: “an excellent fellow,” (l. 405) “the nicer rules of consciousness he ignored,” (l. 408). Words or Thoughts: n/a Actions: “rode a farmer’s house as best he could,” (l. 400), “sent his prisoners home; they walked the plank” (l. 410). Appearance: “the summer heat had tanned his color brown,” (l. 404), “his beard” (l. 416). Others’ Reaction to Him/Her: n/a Modern Day Equivalent: captain/crew member on a ship

Yeoman Jessica Stokx Lines 103-121 Occupation: Nobleman’s attendant Personality: N/A Words/Thoughts: Well knowledged in woodcraft Actions: Often participated in archery Appearance: “wore a coat and hood of green” (105), “His head was like a nut, his face was brown” (111), “A medal of St. Christopher he wore Of shining silver on his breast” (117-118) Others’ Reactions to Him: “He was a proper forester” (121) Modern Day Equivalent: Maid or housekeeper for someone of high rank

The Doctor Chadrick “Chad” Preuss Lines 390:412 Occupation: Physician Personality: He’s very educated and likes astronomy. Words/Thoughts: He thinks of money. Actions: He diagnoses and cures people. Appearance: Wore expensive blue and scarlet robes of taffeta and silk. Others’ Reactions to Him: They think he is smart. Modern Day Equivalent: A doctor or physician.

The Miller Jake Bremer lines 545-566 Occupation: Farmer personality: The miller was a leader. Words thoughts: n/a Actions: Lead the people out of the town. Appearance: Huge man with a red beard and a wart. Other’s Reactions: n/a Modern day equivalent: farmer