Question

Match the lines from The Canterbury Tales to the characters they describe.

1. prioress

2. clerk

3. pardoner

4. squire

5. knight



Her greatest oath was but By Saint Eloy!

And she was known as Madam Eglantine.



o ride about the world, loved chivalry,

Truth, honour, freedom and all courtesy.



Right threadbare was his overcoat; for he

Had got him yet no churchly benefice



He had but little gold within his coffer;

But all that he might borrow from a friend



Dishevelled, save for cap, his head all bare.

As shiny eyes he had as has a hare.

A voice he had that bleated like a goat.



A lover and a lusty bachelor,

With locks well curled, as if they'd laid in press



Though so illustrious, he was very wise

And bore himself as meekly as a maid.

He never yet had any vileness said,

Answer 1

The lines from 'The Canterbury Tales' are matched with the correct characters, highlighting their traits and societal roles.

Step-by-step explanation:

The lines from The Canterbury Tales describe various characters, which can be matched as follows:

1. Prioress: Her greatest oath was but By Saint Eloy! And she was known as Madam Eglantine.
2. Clerk: Right threadbare was his overcoat; for he Had got him yet no churchly benefice.
3. Pardoner: Dishevelled, save for cap, his head all bare. A voice he had that bleated like a goat.
4. Squire: A lover and a lusty bachelor, With locks well curled, as if they'd laid in press.
5. Knight: To ride about the world, loved chivalry, Truth, honour, freedom and all courtesy.

These descriptions not only provide insight into the characters' physical appearances but also reflect their personalities and societal roles.