The Canterbury Tales: Key Concepts

The video lecture by Lakshmi Anil explores Geoffrey Chaucer's impact on English poetry, focusing on his seminal work, The Canterbury Tales. It delves into the structure, characters, and themes of the tales, highlighting Chaucer's storytelling prowess and the representation of medieval society. The lecture also discusses the genres within the tales, character codes, and the seven deadly sins, concluding with the literary influence of Chaucer's work.

Who is often referred to as the father of English poetry?

• John Milton

• John Dryden

• William Shakespeare

• Geoffrey Chaucer

What is the most famous work of Geoffrey Chaucer?

• Beowulf

• Paradise Lost

• The Canterbury Tales

• The Faerie Queene

How many pilgrims are there in The Canterbury Tales?

• 25

• 20

• 30

• 35

What is the destination of the pilgrims in The Canterbury Tales?

• St. Paul's Cathedral

• Canterbury Cathedral

• Westminster Abbey

• York Minster

Who named Chaucer the father of English poetry?

• Alexander Pope

• William Wordsworth

• John Dryden

• John Milton

Which class does the Knight belong to in The Canterbury Tales?

• Peasants

• Middle Class

• Nobility

• Clergy

What is the main theme of the storytelling competition in The Canterbury Tales?

• Mystery

• Adventure

• Rivalry

• Love

Which genre in The Canterbury Tales deals with bodily humor?

• Beast Fable

• Sermon

• Courtly Love

• Fabliau

What is the Prioress's name in The Canterbury Tales?

• Eglantine

• Alison

• Margery

• Beatrice

Which month is described as the start of the pilgrimage in The Canterbury Tales?

• March

• April

• May

• June