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The Friar’s Tale

The Friar’s Tale. Occupation of The Friar. Hubert Beggar Member of a Religious group Heard people’s confessions Wants to see martyr because of his religion. Characters. The Summoner Thief –charges people more than they owe The Yeoman Devil in disguise Old Hag Widow.

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The Friar’s Tale

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  1. The Friar’s Tale

  2. Occupation of The Friar • Hubert • Beggar • Member of a Religious group • Heard people’s confessions • Wants to see martyr because of his religion

  3. Characters • The Summoner • Thief –charges people more than they owe • The Yeoman • Devil in disguise • Old Hag • Widow

  4. Key Events in Plot • Summoner is going to get debts • Run’s into a Yeoman • Swear to be brothers • Summoner tried to get the Yeoman to steal • Man with cart • Old Hag accused Summoner • Yeoman brought Summoner to hell

  5. Tone • Beginning – Pleasant • Riding through woods • Tone change – Serious, Anxious • Old hag blames Summoner for lying • Taken to hell

  6. Theme • Sinners will pay their consequences eventually • P. 185 “..the foul fiend grabbed the summoner; body and soul, he went with the devil to that place where summoners have their heritage.

  7. Quotes • “The lion sits always in waiting to slay the innocent if he can. Dispose your hearts constantly to withstand the fiend who wishes to make prisoners and servants of you. He cannot tempt you beyond your power, for Christ will be your champion and knight.” p. 185 • Religion

  8. Character’s Importance • Teaches moral lesson • Warns pilgrims of evils in world • Entertaining story

  9. Invite to Dinner??? • Yeeeeahhh! • Entertaining • Intelligent • Not vulgar

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