The Pardoner's Tale

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

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What motivates the Rioters to seek out Death in 'The Pardoner's Tale'?

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The Rioters go looking for Death to avenge the deaths of their friends.

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How does the old man's attitude toward Death illustrate irony?

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The old man seeks Death, while most people try to avoid it.

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What does the Pardoner offer to his fellow pilgrims after telling his tale?

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He offers to sell them relics and pardons.

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What is the primary source of income for the Pardoner?

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The Pardoner earns money primarily from selling relics and papal pardons.

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Define dramatic irony.

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not.

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What is the significance of the Pardoner's character in the tale?

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The Pardoner represents greed and corruption within the Church.

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Explain the concept of poetic irony.

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Poetic irony refers to a situation where the outcome is incongruous with what was expected, often in a literary context.

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What lesson can be learned from the fate of the Rioters?

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The Rioters' fate illustrates the dangers of greed and betrayal.

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What role does the theme of death play in 'The Pardoner's Tale'?

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Death serves as a central theme that drives the plot and the characters' actions.