1. Bell Ringer #11- 8/27/2015 #IWasYou
Think about what you were like 5 years ago.
What piece of advice or motivation would you give yourself if you could journey back in time to 5 years ago?
What would you tell yourself if you could just travel back to this day, last year?
Would you do anything differently or try to change anything? Why or why not?

2. Geoffrey Chaucer and the Canterbury Tales
The Middle English Literary Period

3. The Middle English Period
Middle English began in during the NORMAN CONQUEST
The Normans (French) invaded England in causing a change in the English language
Society began to change as well as the English language

4. Middle English vs. Old English
Middle English was different from Old English because literature now poked fun at social standards
Instead of giving glory to a hero- heroes were now seen as “flawed” individuals

5. Medieval Life Medieval Life consisted of many things:
1. Advances in Sports and Leisure
2. More respect towards women
3. Chivalry- honor code for men
4. Strict social system

6. Medieval Life

7. Geoffrey Chaucer
1343?-1400
Started working as a page (personal assistant) at 14, captured as a Prisoner of War, married a noblewoman, and acquired a great wealth
Began working on the Canterbury Tales later in life. Only 24 of the 120 projected tales were completed

8. Chaucer’s Sharp eye for dress
There were Medieval Dress Codes in place during the Medieval ages.
Styles were Modest, Pleasure loving, and meant to suit a person’s profession

9. Clothing in Medieval Times suited a person’s profession

10. Canterbury Tales: The Prologue
The Prologue of the Canterbury Tales tells the story of RELIGIOUS PILGRIMS who are on their way to a sacred place- the tomb of St. Thomas in Canterbury, England
Each character is either described in a NEGATIVE or POSITIVE way

11. Character list- Canterbury Tales
The Narrator- He tells the story (not named)
The Knight- Honorable, yet slightly arrogant
The Wife of Bath- married 5 times
The Pardoner- a “Priest” who collected church funds for himself
The Miller- Strong, and a drunk
The Monk- a man of the church who only cares about hunting and eating

12. Character list- Canterbury Tales
The Prioress- a nun who wants to have luxurious tastes
The Friar- another priest who loves women and taking bribes from people
The Summoner- a man who is in charge of bringing people into court who have broken the law; he is also a drunk
The PARSON- the ONLY honest church man in the group; he is humble and devout
AND MANY MORE!!!!!!!!!

13. Chaucer Biography- Pages 92-93
Read the small biography about Geoffrey Chaucer on pages 92-93
Complete the outline worksheet to organize your thoughts about his life
PART A: Simply list things about his life that you found were important
PART B: Answer the questions as IF YOU were Chaucer