What is the significance of the Friar in The Canterbury Tales?
Canterbury Tales Prologue Part 2

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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.
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What character in The Canterbury Tales has an ulcer on his knee?
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The Cook has an ulcer on his knee, which reflects his profession and possibly his lack of hygiene.
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In which season does The Canterbury Tales take place?
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The Canterbury Tales is set in Spring, symbolizing renewal and the beginning of a journey.
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What literary technique does Chaucer use to describe The Monk?
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Chaucer employs verbal irony in his description of The Monk, contrasting his appearance and behavior with the expectations of a religious figure.
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How is the Doctor characterized in The Canterbury Tales?
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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.
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What is the role of irony in The Canterbury Tales?
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Irony plays a crucial role in The Canterbury Tales, as it reveals the discrepancies between characters' appearances and their true natures.
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What themes are explored in The Canterbury Tales?
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Themes in The Canterbury Tales include social class, morality, and the critique of religious institutions.
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