Tomorrow Report directly to the auditorium We have been assigned to sit in the front left section Tardy slips will

1. Tomorrow � Report directly to the auditorium We have been assigned to sit in the front left section Tardy slips will be issued � be on time Purpose of Assembly: Graduation Project

2. Basic Plot: 23 very different individuals meet to take a pilgrimage (religious journey) Characters all archetypes (con-artist, adulterer, serial-killer, loan shark, pirate, an infected!) Tell stories along the way � to pass the time (best story wins a free dinner!) Story filled with jokes, exaggerations and irony to make a political point!

4. Frame narrative � tale within a tale (pilgrimage, as well as, contest stories) Satire � prose or verse that uses wit, irony, innuendo, or outright derision to expose human evil, silliness and/or corruption. Pilgrimage � visits some holy place with religious intent: �give thanks, ask forgiveness, seek healing�

5.  Spring � symbolizes hope and rebirth (symbolic � rebirth of England; Middle Class) Pilgrims begin their journey at the Tabard Inn Tabard is an official garment of a herald (symbolic � inform)

6. St. Thomas Becket � pilgrims will visit his shrine Most famous Medieval martyr � refused King a divorce Murder by the king�s knights = his death is symbolic of the corruption of power

7. Ambiguity � unclear or deceptive Main Theme: appearances can be deceiving Bourgeoisie � Middle Class (Chaucer�s audience) Relic � religious token (believed to have powers) Guild � like a union; formed in cities to maintain prices and standards (each trade had their own guild)

8. Epicureanism � philosophy that one should indulge in the very best life has to offer (live in luxury) The bodily humors � medical belief : amount of given fluid within the body control personality Summoner � responsible for bringing individuals to trial Pardoner; pardon (or indulgence) � �sells� forgiveness Reeve � officer of the royal court (administrator)

9. Gap-teethed � romantically skilled Medieval attitude towards widows / remarriage � outcastes; disgraced During the Middle Ages women had the legal status of children (considered property or dependants!)

10. Why might we consider The Canterbury Tales as a microcosm of the medieval world? Travel was only time various social class would come in contact. (Chaucer shows similarities) 3 Main Social Groups Feudal = royalty; agriculture Ecclesiastical = religious positions Urban = city dwellers; guilds Feudal � old way of life; challenged by Urban

13. Why does Chaucer use �generic� names for most of his characters? Creates archetype Readers (subconsciously) will bring a set of expectations to compare and contrast to his characterization Makes the reader connect!

14. Archetype: An original pattern or model from which all other things of the same kind are made. Psychology of Carl Jung. Theory that behind every person's "unconscious," or repressed memories of the past, exists the "collective unconscious" of the human race: memories of the countless typical experiences of our ancestors.

15. Archetypes are the literary images that grow out of the "collective unconscious." They appear in literature as characters, events and plot lines that repeat basic patterns of life. They may also appear as stereotyped characters.

16. If you had a character that fit the archetype of the initiate (aka rookie, �new guy�) what would you expect them to act like, do and experience within the coarse of a given story? What power does this awareness give the reader?

17. Why use archetypes? Help reader connect with the text. Make associations with their own experiences and life Predict events and analyze outcomes

18. For example, if the pilgrims were named: The Coach, The Teacher, The Nerd, The Cheerleader, The Musician, etc� you would immediately think of people in your life that apply to those roles. As a result, you will connect with the text and compare/contrast your prior knowledge with the events in the text�s plot.

19. What should we learn from the Canterbury Tales? Characteristics of Medieval Life (history; culture; social issues) Elements of Satire (irony, exaggeration) Purpose of Archetypes Content Details

20. We will go in order of your guided notes Be certain to copy answers to all presented guided questions You are responsible for all pilgrims Once all presentations have been given, I will review and complete any missing pilgrims and/or notes Prologue Quiz Friday

44. Pilgrim Archetype Directions: (1) Review the definition for each literary archetype (2) Correctly match each listed pilgrim with a provided literary archetype. (3) Provide a 1-2 sentence explanation that clearly defends your selection. (What characteristics are ascribed to the pilgrim that fit the archetype?)

45. The Warrior Hero (aka Hercules archetype) � skilled fighter, never defeated, vast travels and battles The Mystic (Psychic; Magician) � possesses ancient knowledge (astrology); can heal

46. The Prophet (Sage) � vastly educated; speak truths; provide moral insight; typically does not act on wisdom The Outlaw (aka Destroyer) -embodies repressed rage; loud/bold; physically aggressive and typically large

47. The Temptress - alluring, bewitching woman; dangerously seductive The Unfaithful - Not adhering to promises, obligations, or allegiances; disloyal.

48. The Trickster - tries to manipulate the surroundings to ensure that he/she will win or benefit The Herald - issues challenges and announces the coming of significant change.

49. The Initiate � �rookie�; learning a trade/task; naive; inexperienced The Infected � carry a virus; typically a plague that creates conflict through dramatic irony

50. TODAY: (1) Complete Archetype Chart (2) Choose ONE extension activity Reader Response or Creative Response (3) Review Prologue Study Guide (Suggestion: Make notecards to help you study ? ) Tomorrow: Prologue Test (On all characters; notes)