General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales

by Geoffrey Chaucer

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General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales

Chaucer uses humor and irony in "The General Prologue" to The Canterbury Tales by creating exaggerated and often contradictory descriptions of his characters. For example, he portrays the Prioress as...

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General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales

Chaucer's attitude towards the Monk and the Friar is satirical and critical, highlighting their hypocrisy. The Monk is criticized for indulging in luxury and worldly pleasures, contrary to his...

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