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The Manciple

The Manciple. An officer or steward of a monastery. Vocabulary. Victual- food “In buying victuals ; he was never rash” line 587 Frugal- practicing or marked by economy, as in the use of resources “Or be as frugal as he might desire” line 601

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The Manciple

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  1. The Manciple An officer or steward of a monastery

  2. Vocabulary • Victual- food “In buying victuals; he was never rash”line 587 • Frugal- practicing or marked by economy, as in the use of resources “Or be as frugal as he might desire” line 601 • Caterers- people who provide food or entertainment • Abstruse- “All caterersmight follow his example” line586

  3. Background/Vocation • Responsible for the purchase of provisions

  4. Direct Characterization • He was never rash in buying food. • He had more than thirty masters. • He was well versed in abstruse legal knowledge.

  5. Indirect Characterization • Frugal as he may desire • An illiterate fellow can outpace the wisdom of a heap of learned men

  6. Social Commentary/Satire

  7. Summary/Brief Description

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