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The Canterbury Tales

Chaucer discusses the three estates. List the three estates and a character from "The Prologue" who fits into each of the estates.

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The term "estate" in Medieval times referred to a particular social group. Unlike modern society, the various social classes were highly stratified; one’s estate was largely fixed at birth, with a few exceptions.

In the “General Prologue ,” Chaucer discusses the pilgrims at the Tabard, many of whom are clear...

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