Understanding Figurative Language & The Canterbury Tales

1. Bellwork #2 (Set 3, BW’s 11-15) Agenda: • Bellwork • Video (Period 1) • Canterbury Tales Notes • Vocab Exit slip EQ: How can I use and understand figurative language in context?

2. N2K #2 In the words of Thomas DeQuincey, “It is notorious that the memory strengthens as you lay burdens upon it.” If, like most people, you have trouble recalling the names of those you have just met, try this: The next time you are introduced, plan to remember the names. Say to yourself, “I’ll listen carefully; I’ll repeat each person’s name to be sure I’ve got it, and I will remember.” You’ll discover how effective this technique is and probably recall those names for the rest of your life. The main idea of the paragraph maintains that the memory A. always operates at peak efficiency. B. breaks down under great strain. C. improves if it is used often. D. becomes unreliable if it tires

3. N2K #2 Which sentence is correct, clear, and concise? A. Many products can be purchased at department stores which require assembly. B. Many products at department stores can be purchased which require assembly. C. Many products can be purchased which require assembly at department stores. D. Many products which require assembly can be purchased at department stores.

4. The Canterbury Talesby Geoffrey Chaucer

5. Video on Middle AgesList 5 things that you learned…a lot of you will be called on! • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEDOcOFfsgI 1st period watch

6. Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1343-1400) • Dominant literary figure in the 14th century • “Father of English Literature” • Life experiences --child of wealthy wine merchant --page in a royal household --spoke French, Latin, & Italian --Soldier & diplomat --member of Parliament

7. Geoffrey Chaucer and The Canterbury Tales • Wrote the tales around 1385 A.D. • planned many more tales, but did not complete the proposed 120 tales before his death • wrote about all classes in The CanterburyTales to give us a glimpse of English society at the time

8. Geoffrey Chaucer and The Canterbury Tales (cont.) • Went against tradition when he wrote in Middle English rather than French • Considered “Father of the English Language” because he went against the norm and chose to write in the language of the people

9. Chaucer Images

10. The Middle AgesBackground Hierarchy – Class Structure During Chaucer’s Time Nobility/Ruling Class- Knight and Squire Clergy - Monk, Friar, Prioress, Parson, Summoner, Pardoner Middle Class– Merchant, Doctor, Student, Wife of Bath Lower Class– Miller, Plowman, Skipper

11. Code of Chivalry A knight must be: 1. True to his God and a defender of the faith. 2. True and loyal to his lord and king. 3. True to his lady. 4. Humble and modest in daily actions. 5. Brave and fierce in war and adversity.

12. Code of the Clergy A member of the clergy must: 1. Be chaste and pure. 2. Be devoted to God. 3. Obey God and Biblical law. 4. Take vows of poverty. 5. Achieve heavenly reward through earthly denial.

13. Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales • The pilgrims are journeying to the shrine of Thomas Beckett who was murdered by king’s men over a religious dispute and made into a saint by the church following his death • Each pilgrim is an example of a class/type of worker from the Medieval ages

14. The Prologue • Thirty pilgrims are on their way to Canterbury to pay tribute at Becket’s tomb. • Each agrees to tell two tales on the way to the shrine and two tales back. • The winner will receive a supper paid for by all.

15. The Prologue • Chaucer’s poem begins with an introduction of all the pilgrims, the host, and Chaucer (who adds himself as a fictional narrator) • Each person is particularly identified by profession and appearance; there is also implied moral judgment. • The GP also sets up the journey and frames the characters’ individual stories

16. Terms/Things To Know • FRAME STORY: A literary device in which a smaller story is told within the context of the tale • Example: Chaucer is telling the story of the pilgrims; within that, smaller tales are told

17. HEROIC COUPLETS: 2 paired lines of poetry, written in iambic pentameter (meter). The pair (or couplet) must RHYME. • Introduced by Chaucer! • Example: “You’re off to Canterbury - well, God speed!/ Blessed St. Thomas answer to your need!”

18. SATIRE When an author mocks and exposes the faults of his or her subject *Used in order to provoke change • The Canterbury Tales is a very important satire, pointing out the need for change in Medieval beliefs and practices • Two tools Chaucer uses to create satire are 1. Verbal irony and 2. physiognomy

19. VERBAL IRONY Is when there is a meaningful contrast between what is said and what is actually meant • Example: Saying, “The best monk,” when really the monk does not really adhere to the ideals of monastic life

20. PHYSIOGNOMY: The use of physical appearance to suggest traits of a person’s character or personality • Example: Think of evil stepmother figures in Disney movies. Their harsh, angular appearances always hint at their evil motives

21. Types of Tales • ALLEGORY A story with the purpose of teaching a moral lesson • Characters and events represent abstract qualities or ideas. The writer intends a secondary meaning. • Characters are often personifications of abstractions like greed, envy, etc. • Example: The Pardoner’s Tale

22. Tales • ROMANCE: A story focusing on the adventures of knights and the challenges they face • Example: The Wife of Bath’s Tale

23. Exit Slip Write one antonym for the following words: 1- Illegible 2- Scathing 3- Revoke 4- Pallid 5- Anonymous

24. Bellwork #3 • Fill in the blanks with the word wall words that fit best: • 50 new words were added to the ______in 2012. • We built a _____in the living room so my grandma could have her own room. • Edgar Allan Poe wrote in a ____tone for the majority of his gothic stories. • The two kids fighting we told to _______by the principal. • I practiced _____for my husband during our date night.

25. Today’s Assignment/Agenda • We will be reviewing the Prologue in the Canterbury Tales by making posters of some of the characters. • You and ONE partner will be given a character to make a poster about and present to the class. • This is part of you speaking and listening EQ grade. • EQ SL 1: How do I effectively discuss topics and texts with certain people? • If your group is arguing, or not agreeing, you EQ grade may go down.

26. Include On Poster • Title (pilgrim’s name) • Picture of your pilgrim (according to description given) • Physical characteristics, clothing, and accessories • Words, experiences, personality traits • Social class • Does your character match the values of their position (ex: is the nun holy?) Do they have any bad habits or weird traits? • What do you think Chaucer was criticizing through that character? (If you have no idea what the character’s job is, look it up!)

27. List of 30 Pilgrims • Cook – line 390 • Skipper – line 398 • Doctor – line 421*** • Wife of Bath – line 455 • Parson – line 488*** • Plowman – line 539 • Miller – line 561 • Manciple – line 585 • Reeve – line 605 • Summoner - line 641 • Pardoner – line 689 • Narrator – line 20 • Knight – line 43 • Squire – line 81* • Yeoman – line 103 • Prioress (+ 3) – line 122*** • Monk – line 169 • Friar – line 212 • Merchant – line 280 • Oxford Cleric – line 295*** • Sergeant at Law – line 319* • Franklin – line 341 • Guildsmen – (Haberdasher, Dyer, Carpenter, Weaver, Carpet-Maker) - line 371

28. Example THE MILLER Physical Characteristics, Clothing, and Accessories • Big in brawn and bone (562) • Broad, knotty and short-shouldered (565) • Broad, red beard (568-569) • Wart with red, bristly hair growing on his nose (571-572) • Black nostrils and mighty mouth (573-575) • Carried a sword and buckler (574) and bagpipes (583) • Wore blue hood with a white coat (582) Words, Experiences, and Personality Traits • Likes to wrestle (564) • Boastful of his strength (565-567) • Likes to tell dirty jokes (576-577) • Thief and cheater (578-581)

29. The Miller • Low Class • Supported by a trade • Criticisms • Chaucer compares mouth to a furnace door, suggesting he is uncouth and foul-mouthed (575) • By stating he was a “master-hand” at stealing, Chaucer infers the miller has cheated customers his whole life (578). Major vice! • Through his depiction of the miller as bawdy and belligerent, Chaucer is critiquing the peasant’s low station in life

30. In Your Notes