The+Canterbury+Tales

PARSON

-one of the P's in the K.P.P

-no sins

-is dirt poor, but is rich in good deeds -faithful to god -will preach to anyone that will listen -he is what the monk, and friar are not -does not care about he lack of money - all he wants is to teach others about god -brother is plowman

__**Sins:**__ **He is greedy, and prideful**
 * __The Miller__**
 * __Appearance__** is a disgusting, fat, short man. He is a loud mouth with a red beard, big nostrils, a white coat and blue hood. He has a hairy wart on his nose. Compared to animals a lot like fox and pig.
 * __Character:__** breaks doors with his head, and likes to tell dirty stories. Brags lots. He likes to play the bagpipe. He likes to wrestle with and steals more than his fair share of grain. He uses a thumb of gold to get people to pay 2x as much.

__**The Pardoner**__
 * Appearance:** __**-**__Greasy Yellow hair that falls to his shoulders like rat tails
 * beardless
 * feminine- he has a high voice like a goat and he is beardless
 * piercing black eyes


 * Social Rank-** Middle class- but on the rise
 * hes on the rise because he is very persuasive so people are drawn to what he is selling therefore making more money.


 * Occupation:** He sell pardons which are relics that take away your sin. However the Pardoner sells fake relics like pig bones saying they are holy bones. Although he is a priest he has broken several of the seven deadly sins including greed and pride. He takes money from the rich and the poor because he cares more about money han he does for the church.

__**The Wife of Bath**__ - Gap teeth, slightly overweight (curvy), flushed face **//Social Rank://** **-** Upper class --> has traveled to many places, wears heavy folds of clothing, new shoes, garter; well-poised on an ambling horse **//Why she's on the pilgrimage//:** - She goes to be seen, and intends to be the first one through the church so the rest of the pilgrims can see her. **//Character://** - Been married 5 times, not including flings she had in her youth - Wears red pantyhose on Sunday's to church - Deadly Sin: **Lust** because of her sleeping around and multiple marriages
 * Sin:** Greed
 * //Appearance://**

__ The Summoner __ -Red faced, black scabby eyebrows, pimples on his face, thin beard.
 * Appearance:**

He is suposed to summon people to church courts in an offical manner. Instead of that, he bribes people, and is very cheap. He will pretend to not know something if he gets a bottle of wine in return**.** Lower Class
 * What he's supposed to do:**
 * Church Rank:**

-Scary looking, and he's very gross. -He's a drunk. - Curses people for fun. - Smells like onions and garlic - Because everyone is afraid of him, they obey him at all times - He is aware of everyones secrets, therefore he can blackmail people - he pretends to be Jesus (wears a garland on his head)
 * Character:**

- Greed - Sloth - Lust
 * Sins:**




 * __Oxford Cleric__**

//Appearance// //Occupation// //Social Rank// //Sins//
 * doesn't wear nice clothes; shabby, worn out, lacking colour
 * destined to become a Clerk-more focused on being a philosophy student
 * "his only care was his studies"
 * speaks little but when he does; full of intelligence - does not share his knowledge
 * unemployed, doesn't search for a job - lazy
 * lower class - peasant born
 * more rich in knowledge than in money
 * greed
 * sloth

__**The Reeve**__ //Appearance:// //-//Tall, very skinny, bald. Wears dark blue robes and carries a rusted old blade. //Occupation:// -Collects money for his master from various peasants and farmers. -Does job very well, all are terrified of provoking his wrath as he has a very sinister reputation. -Steals money from his master, but then uses this money to buy gifts for his superiors. -Has bought himself a very beautiful estate. //Social Rank// //-//Middle class- has to work for his money. -Still carries considerable power and respect. -Rides at the back of the procession so as to keep an eye on the rest of the group. //Sins// -Greedy

Character: (Spain, North Africa, Russia, Mediterranean coast.. many more)
 * __Knight (part of the K.P.P)__**
 * the perfect medieval Christian knight, serves the king's army and God
 * follows code of chivalry, noble, brave, courageous, honourable, truthful
 * courteous, generous, wise, humble ("modest as a maid" line 65)
 * very experienced:many battles & crusades, leading them to victories
 * great reputation, highly recognized & admired by all including other nations
 * could be prideful, but never one to boast about his title & his achievements

Appearance: not accessories to be flaunted or decorated
 * fustian tunic:made of cotton & linen, low quality cheap fabric, stained - dark patches from armor
 * owns fine, superior horses - plainly & simply dressed, his means of transportation & survival in the battle field

Rank:
 * low upper class or high middle class:not noble born, but is of noble rank/title
 * on pilgrimage to say thanks after returning from service
 * 1st pilgrim:leads everyone because he's a true virtuous person & the most deserving

=**__The Nun__**= - known as Madam Eglantyne (not Sister ....) - has impeccable table manners - speaks bad french - high, wide forehead - grey eyes - small red mouth - fat - feeds dogs fine bread and milk instead of the poor - wears a bracelet of coral beads and charm inscribed "love conquers all"
 * Character Description**

- middle class, but envious of upper class
 * Rank**

- envy - pride - gluttony - lust - greed
 * Sins**

=__The Plowman__=

//Appearance// //Occupation// //Social Rank// //Sins// One of the 3 characters to not have a mortal sin
 * Wears a simple, smock-esq garment
 * He smells strongly of manure
 * Rides a mare, which is much worse than the other horses within the group
 * He maintains a farm and works the fields for a living
 * <span style="font: 13px/19px Arial; letter-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px;">Highly religious, goes to church regularly.
 * <span style="font: 13px/19px Arial; letter-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px;">Pays all tithes on time
 * <span style="font: 13px/19px Arial; letter-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px;">Very honest man
 * <span style="font: 13px/19px Arial; letter-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px;">He is a hard worker and very devoted to his job
 * <span style="font: 13px/19px Arial; letter-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px;">lower class, works for a land owner
 * <span style="font: 13px/19px Arial; letter-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px;">None

= **__The Squire__** =

// Character / Occupation: //
 * he's training to be a knight
 * knows how to joust and ride a horse properly
 * some service with cavalry
 * wonderful agility and strength
 * he's courteous and serviceable
 * also more interested in things like song writing, dance and drawing that don't belong in the battle field but to impress girls

//Appearance://
 * locks/curly hair
 * 20 years old
 * average stature
 * he's fit
 * he wears a short gown with long, wide sleeves
 * he cares about his appearance unlike his father

//Social Rank://
 * Middle Class

//Sins://
 * Lust - doesn't get much sleep because he sleeps around a lot

=**__The Friar__**=

Character/Occupation
 * qualified to listen to confessions(for a price)
 * supposedly has a special license from the Pope
 * sets up many marriages
 * instead of helping people who need it (ex. the poor, lepers, etc) he hangs out in bars and inns and is well known there.
 * he is paid in silver
 * put hair pins and pocket knives in this tippet to give to pretty girls
 * too proud to work with the poor
 * only works with the rich
 * liked to live luxuriously and spent allot of money on his clothes
 * liked to defend young women

Sins
 * pride
 * lust

Social Rank (within the church)
 * lower because he works directly with the people

=<span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-size: 20px; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px; text-align: center;">**__﻿The Monk__** =

<span style="font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px;">**﻿Appearance:**

 * Greasy
 * Fat
 * Nicely Dressed
 * Bald Shiny Head
 * Fiery Eyes
 * Not Pale
 * Supple Boots
 * Wears Gold and Fine Furs

<span style="font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px;">**Character/Occupation:**

 * Hunts for sport, and as well has a nice horse
 * Dislikes reading
 * Feels he doesn't need to toil over work
 * Appreciates rest and relaxation

<span style="font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px;">**Sins:**

 * Sloth
 * Gluttony
 * Greed

<span style="font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px;">**Social Rank (Church Order):**
 * Middle Class

**__ The Host __**
// Appearance // - Described as “striking,” “fit to be a marshal in a hail” - Bright eyes - Slightly over weight and quite merry - Bold in speech - Loud and large

**// Occupation //** - Host to the travelers who are about to begin their pilgrimage. - Praises guests, treats them very well with best food - Takes great pleasure in what he does - Host of a tavern. - Fair judgement

**// Social Rank //** - Lower Class

**// Sins //** - Has no obvious sin, has fair/equal judgement

For michelle:

The Battle of Beowulf and Grendel

Beowulf and his men spend the night in the Herot. After they fall asleep, Grendel come in the hall and attacks and devours Beowulf’s men. Grendel doesn’t touch the throne of Hroogar because it’s protected by the almighty God. Beowulf, pretending to be asleep leapt forward putting Grendel it’s a death. Grendel feels his body weakening. Grendel starts slipping and Beowulf twists and snaps his arm off. Beowulf is the winner. Grendel disappears into a cave where he dies. Beowulf hangs his arm up because he is proud of his accomplishments.