ENG 261 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Geoffrey Chaucer, Anachronism, Unic
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Chaucer details the characteristics of this perfect night. Model for his life is christ (christian knight) "72 - he was a verray, par t, gentil knight. Speaks french but has never been to france. He hadde been som time in chivachye . Women wore their hair up to show forehead. Thought to be made with her hair down. Begger but has abilities to marriage, confession, and other religious things. 175 - the monk is interested in worldly items. 250 - ironic because he is not courteous or virtuous. 286 - merchant does not care for fame just wealth. 290 - does not study the bible but philosophy. Students at oxford wanted to be in the clergy. Example of a type through a type. If sent off does not guarantee they come back. If one was out of place = sick. 371 - all show latest items to buy. 463 - worthy woman but has been married 5.
