The Canterbury Tales

The Canterbury Tales- “The Prologue” Reading Assignment

1. Read pages 868-869- background on Geoffrey Chaucer. Don’t focus too much on this...just read it. 

2. Read “The Prologue”- page 870. As you read, make a chart of notes (like you se below) The text is linked here if you need to access at home. https://tigerweb.towson.edu/duncan/chaucer/duallang1.htm

Here is a link to the audiobook of “The Prologue,” if you need it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4Be9pQtQPU- START AT 1:05! 

1. Quiz over the pilgrims THURSDAY. 

Pilgrim

Mode of Transportation

Major Physical Traits and Distinguishing Features

Follies/Vices/Negative Qualities

Positive Traits/Virtues/Attributes