Chaucer: Article Analysis

The article provides a more detailed perspective on specific qualities of the Franklin, such as him being a “practicer of gentilesse” and being “an admirer.” These complementary qualities help to better understand the Franklin’s perspective when it comes to his own tale about courtly love. The article also mentions, however, opinions of other scholars who describe the Franklin as purposely interrupting the Squire, which conflicts with the idea that the Franklin is this aspiring gentleman. These scholars speculate that “Chaucer gave up the intention of finishing the squire's tale” or that he had “planned the Franklin’s interruption from the beginning.” Either way this opinion supports a theory that makes the Franklin look as if he is purposely