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    Chaucers Pardoner

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    statement evident with the tales that they tell. Such a distinct relationship can be made between the character of the Pardoner and the tale that he tells. Through the Prologue to the Pardoner’s tale‚ the character of the Pardoner is revealed. Although the Pardoner displays many important traits‚ the most prevalent is his greed. Throughout the prologue‚ the Pardoner displays his greed and even admits that the only thing he cares about is money: "I preach nothing except for gain" ("Pardoner’s

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    differences. In the Canterbury tales the autthor makes sure that you know that there are alot more differences than there are similarities. For example the Wife of Bath and the Pardoner‚ they are very different stories but the author seems to tie in their similarities and differences. In the Wife of Bath and in the Pardoner there are many similariries and differences between the two tales. In the tales one of the similarities is that they both have experienced the world. There is one difference between

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    Pardoners Tale/ Beowulf

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    The comprehension of literary history gives us insight into the past‚ recognition of historical events and corruption written into the works of those who were present. By including societal behaviors‚ political tensions‚ and common folklore‚ authors have indirectly provided the reader with a broader and deeper understanding of the literature‚ as well as the period in which it was written. Besides insight into society as a whole‚ literary history has provided future writers with models of poetic device

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    create a cast of enduring characters‚ still recognisable after six centuries. One of these is the ‘Pardoner’ who proves to be an intriguing character. The passage begins with the words‚ ‘But let me make my purpose plain; I preach for nothing but greed of gain’. (p.243) These lines‚ in effect‚ sum up the Pardoner’s character. The main literary device Chaucer uses in his characterisation of the Pardoner is irony. The topic of the Pardoner’s sermons is ‘radix malorum est cupiditas ’(p) love of money

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    The Pardoner’s Greed The pardoner‚ in Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Pardoner’s Tale‚” is a devious character. He is a man with a great knowledge of the Catholic Church and a great love of God. However‚ despite the fact that he is someone whom is looked at with respect at the time‚ the pardoner is nothing more than an imposter who makes his living by fooling people into thinking he forgives their sins‚ and in exchange for pardons‚ he takes their money. His sermon-like

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    aiming to show how each person was corrupt such as‚ the pardoner. Geoffrey Chaucer portrayed The Pardoner in the Canterbury Tales as a corrupt church official to show that the church in the Middle Ages was corrupt. Overall‚ The Pardoner is portrayed as a greedy man. In the prologue of the Canterbury Tales‚ Chaucer states “he made the parson and the rest his apes”‚ showing that he kept some of the money made from the pardons. The Pardoner sells his pardons but keeps a portion of the money for himself

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    The pardoner is a priest whom most people think of as being honest and respectful‚ however‚ in reality he is a hypocrite whom takes advantage of the less fortunate and plays with their emotions. The pardoner lived off the money of the church people whom believed in him and his beliefs. He took advantage of their vulnerability and used their weakness to obtain more goods for his own personal gain. The pardoner is thought of without sin but in reality is the most sinful person of them all. This tale

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    The Pardoner would fit best in Dante’s eighth circle. This is known as the fraud circle. This circle is also broken down into ten different Bolgias. The Pardoner would fall under Bolgia three. Bolgia three is committing the sin of Simony. One commits simony when they sell ecclesiastic favors and offices‚ to make money for themselves out of what rightfully belongs to God. People would come to the church to repent of their sins‚ and often would give charitable donations. However‚ the pardoner began

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    lessons. The people needed something to believe that led their lives and gave them reason for living‚ doing courageous acts and bringing themselves and their families honor. Fate has been portrayed in the three stories Sir Gawain‚ Macbeth‚ and The Pardoners Tale very well and had a key effect of each of the hero’s lives. Wyrd was portrayed in Sir Gawain through the story and life of Sir Gawain. When the Green Knight came to King Arthurs kingdom it was fate that Sir Gawain stood up and accepted the knights

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