Canterbury Tales Prologue Part 2

Canterbury Tales Prologue Part 2

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English

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the Friar in The Canterbury Tales?

Back

The Friar is depicted as a corrupt figure who receives payment for others' confessions, marries off young women, and takes money from widows, highlighting the theme of moral decay in religious figures.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What character in The Canterbury Tales has an ulcer on his knee?

Back

The Cook has an ulcer on his knee, which reflects his profession and possibly his lack of hygiene.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which season does The Canterbury Tales take place?

Back

The Canterbury Tales is set in Spring, symbolizing renewal and the beginning of a journey.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What literary technique does Chaucer use to describe The Monk?

Back

Chaucer employs verbal irony in his description of The Monk, contrasting his appearance and behavior with the expectations of a religious figure.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is the Doctor characterized in The Canterbury Tales?

Back

The Doctor is characterized as bright, well-educated, and someone who benefits from the trade with apothecaries, indicating a focus on profit over patient care.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of irony in The Canterbury Tales?

Back

Irony plays a crucial role in The Canterbury Tales, as it reveals the discrepancies between characters' appearances and their true natures.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What themes are explored in The Canterbury Tales?

Back

Themes in The Canterbury Tales include social class, morality, and the critique of religious institutions.

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