Obtain a copy of the Canterbury Tales in a modern translation or access it using the Internet. Consider the monk, the friar, the franklin, and the parson. Select one of these four characters which you would like to study and read Chaucer’s description of him in the “Prologue.”

Obtain a copy of the Canterbury Tales in a modern translation or access it using the Internet. Consider the monk, the friar, the franklin, and the parson. Select one of these four characters which you would like to study and read Chaucer’s description of him in the “Prologue.” Remember that Chaucer may sound objective in his description but may actually be subtly negative or satirical toward that character. Record your impressions of the personality of your chosen character from the “Prologue” description. Physical appearance and dress are not directly character traits, but they may give you clues as to personality as well. Read the prologue and any afterward (it’s context in The Canterbury Tales) to the tale told by the character you have chosen to gain more insight and see any comments made about the character by the other pilgrims.