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The Friar’s Tale. Occupation of The Friar. Hubert Beggar Member of a Religious group Heard people’s confessions Wants to see martyr because of his religion. Characters. The Summoner Thief –charges people more than they owe The Yeoman Devil in disguise Old Hag Widow.
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Occupation of The Friar • Hubert • Beggar • Member of a Religious group • Heard people’s confessions • Wants to see martyr because of his religion
Characters • The Summoner • Thief –charges people more than they owe • The Yeoman • Devil in disguise • Old Hag • Widow
Key Events in Plot • Summoner is going to get debts • Run’s into a Yeoman • Swear to be brothers • Summoner tried to get the Yeoman to steal • Man with cart • Old Hag accused Summoner • Yeoman brought Summoner to hell
Tone • Beginning – Pleasant • Riding through woods • Tone change – Serious, Anxious • Old hag blames Summoner for lying • Taken to hell
Theme • Sinners will pay their consequences eventually • P. 185 “..the foul fiend grabbed the summoner; body and soul, he went with the devil to that place where summoners have their heritage.
Quotes • “The lion sits always in waiting to slay the innocent if he can. Dispose your hearts constantly to withstand the fiend who wishes to make prisoners and servants of you. He cannot tempt you beyond your power, for Christ will be your champion and knight.” p. 185 • Religion
Character’s Importance • Teaches moral lesson • Warns pilgrims of evils in world • Entertaining story
Invite to Dinner??? • Yeeeeahhh! • Entertaining • Intelligent • Not vulgar