Question

. Which of the following is the most likely reason "The Monk's Tale" is full of parables?

A. Chaucer's intent was to make fun of parables and the people who told them.
B. Chaucer reserved parables for the monk because he considered them sacred.
C. Parables cast animals as characters, which 14th century audiences found safe.
D. Parables are a form of parody that indirectly criticizes some aspect of society.

Answer 1

A. Chaucer's intent was to make fun of parables and the people who told them.

Answer 2

The most likely reason "The Monk's Tale" is full of parables is that Chaucer's intent was to make fun of parables and the people who told them.

A parable is a short story, in prose or verse,which purpose is to teach a lesson or principle to the audience. It differs from a fable since fables talk about animals, plants and other nonhuman objects, whereas parables usually have humans as characters. Parables are often associated with Jesus Christ, hence, these are common in religious teachings. This is why Chaucer associates the monk with parables.