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Portraits of Virtue and Vice in The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer

Explore the contrasting characters of knights, clerics, guildsmen, and more in Chaucer's masterpiece. Dive into their appearances, attire, speech, thoughts, and how others perceive them. Discover the satirical critique of societal ideals and flaws within this classic work.

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Portraits of Virtue and Vice in The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer

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  1. The Canterbury Tales: The Prologue By: Geoffrey Chaucer

  2. Good/Neutral Corrupt/Bad • Knight • Squire • Yeoman • Oxford Cleric • Franklin • Guildsmen • Skipper • Wife of Bath • Parson • Plowman • Reeve • Nun • Monk • Friar • Sergeant at the Law • Cook • Doctor • Miller • Manciple • Summoner • Pardoner

  3. Good/Neutral Details to note How he/she looks How he/she dresses How he/she speaks What he/she thinks Reaction of others

  4. Good/Neutral Example Details to note How he/she looks How he/she dresses How he/she speaks What he/she thinks Reaction of others

  5. Corrupt/Bad Ideal – qualities and traits the character should have, based on social status, gender, religion, and/or occupation. Satire – how the characters do not meet the ideal expectations; weaknesses or flaws that are pointed out that hinder the characters

  6. Corrupt/Bad Example Ideal – qualities and traits the character should have, based on social status, gender, religion, and/or occupation. Satire – how the characters do not meet the ideal expectations; weaknesses or flaws that are pointed out that hinder the characters

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