The Pardoner's Prologue

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What is the central idea or message of a work of literature, often expressed as a general statement about life?

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Theme

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What is the Pardoner's profession?

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Sort of a preacher

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True or False: The irony is that the Pardoner preaches against the very problems and sin he is guilty of committing.

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True

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What literary genre uses humor, irony, exaggerations, or ridicule to expose and criticize human vices, foolishness, or shortcomings?

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Satire

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True or False: The Pardoner claims that the glove (mitten) is a religious relic imbued with miraculous powers, so that if someone merely puts it on, his crops will be abundant.

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True

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Define 'satire'.

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A literary genre that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to criticize human vices.

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What does the Pardoner sell to people?

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Indulgences, which are said to reduce punishment for sins.

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Explain the concept of irony in literature.

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Irony involves a contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting contradictions.

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What is the significance of the Pardoner's character in 'The Canterbury Tales'?

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He represents corruption in the church and the misuse of religious authority.

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What is an indulgence in the context of the Pardoner's Prologue?

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A payment made to the church for the forgiveness of sins.