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The Summoner
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- gross/foul- intimidating- hypocritical- lazy- concieted
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The Monk
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- unconventional- extravagant- jolly- need for companionship
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The Knight
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- practical- respectable- expierienced- composed- modest
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The Wife of Bath
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- sensual- wealthy- indulgent- wise- stuck-up
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The Miller
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- loud/obnoxious- arrogant/cocky- violent- grungy- attention-seeking- dirty mind
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The Friar
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- greedy- disloyal- conniving- corrupt- hypocritical
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The Oxford Cleric
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- aloof- focused/dedicated- sole aim is learning, living ascetically- single-minded- economical- appreciative
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What questions can one pose in a commentary on Chaucer?
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- Is Chaucer mocking or praising? Why?- What traits are being mocked?- What literary devices does he use?- What methods of characterization are used?
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