Class Notes Nov 21st

In class we took more notes on Canterbury Tales.

-The pilgrims are known by their appearances, character attributes, and their profession. They are all related to each to each other because each pilgrim is from the middle class.
-This particularly narrative on the Canterbury Tales never actually did happen. The tales being told are mostly from historical, mythological, and folk tales. Chaucer stole most of the tales that he used. All of his stories were of Italian and French influence.
-The Canterbury Tales were meant for upper class because they knew how to read. Mostly courtiers that Chaucer worked with read his tales.
-The Canterbury Tales is a frame narrative, story that borders other stories. Inside the frame there are little stories.
-In Canterbury Tales, the General Prologue established the frame. Inside the frame are the different tales that each pilgrim tells throughout the pilgrimage to Canterbury.
-Chaucer is the narrator of the tale, but invents his own character named Chaucer to tell it.

Coat of Arms project is due Monday, Nov 24th along with any other extra credit involving different Coat of Arms that was offered.


Matt Frank