More on "The Canterbury Tales"
Although The Canterbury Tales are very hard to read, it's very interesting once a person gets the hang of the writing style that Chaucer uses.
Characters
All the characters play a huge role in the novel. They all have a different story that they contribute to the Tales.
The Pilgrims
The Narrator, Knight, Wife of Bath, Pardoner, Miller, Prioress, Monk, Friar, Summoner, Host, Parson, Squire, Clerk, Man of Law, Manciple, Merchant, Shipman, Physician, Franklin, Reeve, Plowman, Guildsmen, Cook, Yeoman, Second Nun, Nun's Priest
The Knight's Tale
-Theseus, Palamon, Arcite, Emelye, Egeus
The Miller's Tale
Nicholas, Alisoun, Absolon, John
Wife of Bath's Tale
The First 3 Husbands, Fourth Husband, Jankyn, The Knight, Old Woman, Arthur's Queen
The Pardoner's Tale
The 3 Rioters, Old Man
The Nun's Priest's Tale
Chanticleer, Pertelote, The Fox
Themes
These are reoccuring themes that are presented throughout The Tales that are significant to the characters and stories.
Middle Ages "Love" - This is many different types of love. As shown in many other Middle Age Novels, it pertains to people who fall madly in love and physically and mentally change because they love so much.
Company - This means being around other people. This is particularily significant since all the characters are all together, from different backgrounds and social classes, but they all seem to enjoy one's company in others.
Bad Church - The Catholic Church seems to be taken as hypocritical and greedy. This occurs many times throughout the stories as many churches go against their teachings.
