"The Pardoner's Tale" & The Black Plague

Front

What is the main allegory taught by the Pardoner in 'The Pardoner's Tale'?

Back

Greed is the root of all evil.

Front

What significant event passes by the three rioters while they are in the tavern?

Back

A coffin being carried to the graveyard.

Front

Which locations were the first to be exposed to the Black Plague due to trade routes?

Back

Port cities.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Why do the rioters decide to wait before taking the gold?

Back

People would be suspicious in daylight.

Front

How are the rioters characterized in 'The Pardoner's Tale'?

Back

They are described as lazy drunkards.

Front

What does the Latin phrase 'radix malorum est cupiditas' translate to in English?

Back

The root of evil is greed.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the significance of the coffin in 'The Pardoner's Tale'?

Back

It symbolizes death and foreshadows the fate of the rioters.

Front

What moral lesson can be derived from the actions of the rioters?

Back

Greed leads to betrayal and ultimately to their demise.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does the Pardoner's character reflect the themes of hypocrisy and greed?

Back

He preaches against greed while being greedy himself.

Front

What role does fate play in 'The Pardoner's Tale'?

Back

Fate is depicted as inescapable, leading to the inevitable death of the rioters.