TED-Ed: Everything you need to know to read "The Canterbury Tales" - Iseult Gillespie

The video explores Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales', a collection of 24 stories told by various characters on a pilgrimage to Canterbury. The tales, written in Middle English, blend humor and satire to depict medieval society. Chaucer's work reflects the social hierarchy and diverse dialects of the time. Despite its length, the narrative remains unfinished, leaving the question of the best tale open to interpretation.

What tricks do the scholar and the miller's wife play to spend time together?

How does the parish clerk attempt to win the affection of the miller's wife?

What is the significance of the pilgrimage to Canterbury in the context of the tales?

In what ways does Chaucer use humor to satirize different social classes?

What does the unfinished nature of The Canterbury Tales suggest about Chaucer's writing process?