Canterbury Tales: The Pardoner's Tale Assignment
Dr. Gingrich, 10H English
Dr. Gingrich, 10H English
1. Read the "Pardoner's Prologue" and "The Pardoner's Tale" and
the following website using the same directions as for the General Prologue 2. Take notes on the use of irony and satire in the story. 3. Pay attention and note any religious imagery that the tale uses. What view does Chaucer establish on religion in this tale? 4. How is the Pardoner portrayed in the General prologue and the prologue to the tale? How does the tale complement the portrayl of the pardoner? 5. What values are expressed by Chaucer in the telling of the tale? Does this tale say anything about the way we live our lives, about our human characteristics? http://www.canterburytales.org |