Satire In The Pardoner's Tale

Confession

Pardoner

Indulgences

Relic

Characterization

How is the Pardoner characterized in this passage? "I only preach of avarice and the like, And in this way induce them to be free In giving cash—especially to me. Because my only interest is in gain;"

Satire

Which of these are examples of satire? Check all that apply.

How does the passage satirize pardoners? "I'll tell you in a word what I'm about: I preach for money, and for nothing else."

In what way does the passage accurately represent real medieval pardoners? "To start with, I declare where I've come from, And then produce my certificates, one by one; My licence with the seal of our lord bishop"

How is the Pardoner characterized in this passage? "I preach just as you've heard me say; and tell A hundred taradiddles more as well. And then I do my best to stretch my neck And bob my head in every direction""...I only preach of avarice and the like, And in this way induce them to be free In giving cash—especially to me."

How is the Pardoner characterized in this passage? "I'll tell you in a word what I'm about: I preach for money, and for nothing else. And so my text is what it always was: Radix malorum est cupiditas. Thus I know how to preach against the vice Which masters me—and that is avarice."

What vice is Chaucer satirizing in this passage? "My holy pardon here can save you all, And will, so long as you make offerings Of gold and silver coin, spoons, brooches, rings—"

What is satirical about this passage from the end of The Pardoner's Tale? "If any here should wish, out of devotion, To make an offering, and have absolution, Let them come forward now, and kneeling down Humbly receive my blessing and pardon."

Satire in The Pardoner's Tale

How does Chaucer shed light on social problems?

In the Middle Ages, Christians were expected to visit a priest yearly to offer

How does the excerpt satirize the clergy? "I can sting with my tongue; and when I preach I sting so hard, the fellow can't escape Slander and defamation, if so be He's wronged my fellow-pardoners, or me, Even if I don't give his actual name, Yet everybody knows that he's the one From hints, and other circumstantialities— That's how I deal with people who annoy us; That's how I spit out venom, under guise Of piety, and seem sincerely pious."

Which statements accurately describe medieval pardoners? Check all that apply.

Which word best characterizes the Pardoner in this passage? "Thus I know how to preach against the vice Which masters me—and that is avarice. Though I myself am guilty of the sin, I know how to make other people turn From avarice, and bitterly repent."

In the Middle Ages, an indulgence was

How does the excerpt satirize pardoners? "I preach just as you've heard me say; and tell A hundred taradiddles more as well. And then I do my best to stretch my neck And bob my head in every direction Over the folk, now this way, and now that, Just like a pigeon sitting on a barn. Both hands and tongue are busy, and so quick That it's a joy to watch me at my work."

Which statement best describes the satire in the excerpt? "Think what a safeguard it must be for you That I, who can absolve both high and low When soul from body is about to go, Should chance to fall in with your company! Let me suggest that our host here begin, Since he's the one who's most wrapped up in sin. Step forward, Mister Host—your offering first, And you can kiss the relics, every one! All for a penny! Out now with your purse!"

Which statement best describes the satire in the excerpt? "For I'll have money, wool, and cheese, and wheat, Though given by the poorest serving-lad, Or by the poorest widow in the place, Were all her children dying of famine, No, no! I'll drink the ichor of the vine, And have a pretty girl in every town. But hear me out now, gentlemen . . ."

Which word best characterizes the young people in this passage? "In Flanders there was once a company Of youngsters wedded to such sin and folly As gaming, dicing, brothels, and taverns, Where, night and day, with harps, lutes, and citherns, They spend their time in dicing and in dancing, Eating and drinking more than they can carry; And with these abominable excesses"

Which statement best describes how the Pardoner is characterized in this passage? "Gentlemen" said he, "I take pains to preach In churches with a lofty, resonant voice, Regular as a bell I ring it out, For everything I say I have by heart: My text's the same one as it always was . . ."

How does the excerpt satirize the Church? "I only preach of avarice and the like, And in this way induce them to be free In giving cash—especially to me. Because my only interest is in gain; I've none whatever in rebuking sin."

Which statements are examples of characterization? Check all that apply.