The Crusades
From what I have read the crusades is a period of time from 1095-1270, which was in the fourteenth century. It was a series of wars by European Christians against the Muslims. Jerusalem and the Holy Land was the prize. As I read from the text the Europeans didn’t hold Jerusalem but they did get something good out of it they learnt mathematics, astronomy, architecture, and crafts. The crusades exposed Christian Europe to the Middle East’s sophisticated civilization.
The Murder of Thomas a Becket
In the story of Thomas Becket pilgrims wanted to go view the place where Becket lay. During this time all Christians belonged to a Catholic Church. Thomas a Norman was bishop of Canterbury which basically mean he was a Prime Minister; his friend King Henry appointed him. Eventually King henry and Thomas started disagreeing because Thomas didn’t want to listen; he was independent and combative. In December 1170, Henry got very mad and four of his Knights murdered Becket in his cathedral after this happen it backfired on henry everything was then corrupted. The public was outraged by the assassination of Becket but it only made the power of the Catholic Church better.
The Magna Carta
Is also known as the "Great Charter" it was signed by king john in 1215 at Runneymede. John was a very pushy, opinionated, and mean. He was forced to sign the document; the signing was for power. The Magna Carta was like a constitution it had laws. Laws like legislative taxation were approved.
The Black Death
The Black Death is also known as ‘bubonic plague" this event occurred 1348-1349. It was a disease that was contagious and was extended by infected rats. The disease reduced the population by a third. It caused fewer jobs; it gave lower class people a more advantage. One results of all this was the serfs was let free, which knocked out feudalism last support. By time King Henry reconciled his marriage. The Middle Ages were ending and the renaissance was beginning.
The Characters of Canterbury:
The Knight: A gentleman who loved chivalry he fought in war and he was very courteous. As read in the text he seemed to have been a great fighter. Here is a quote that describe how great he was "At Alexandria, in the winning battle he was there; Often put in the place of honour, a chair. Above all nations' knights in Prussia." This quote let’s the reader know he has won plenty of battles in his time. The knight has fought fifteen battles he fought for what he believed and he always killed his enemy at least that’s what I read in this quote: Of mortal battles he had fought fifteen, And he'd fought for our faith at Tramissene Three times in duels, always killed his foe. He is strong and brave but also has a bad temper. He dressed simple and didn’t wear fancy clothing.
The Squire: The squire is the son of the great knight he is a lover and a bachelor. From what I’ve read in the text he is a pretty good-looking young man in this quote it describes him well: "With locks well curled, as if they'd laid in press. Some twenty years of age he was, I guess. In stature he was of average length," He is active and has great strength like his father. He was said to be a strong and so hard but from the text I read he acts more like a female. Here is a quote:"All full of fresh-cut flowers red and white. Singing he was, or whistling, all the day; He was as fresh as is the month of May. Short was his gown, with sleeves both long and wide. Well could he sit on horse, and fairly ride."
The Yeomen
Yeomen to me seem to be an independent man because it says he didn’t want servants. Here is some good direct evidence that shows how independent he was:
"No more servants, for he chose so to ride; And he was clothed in coat and hood of green. A sheaf of peacock arrows bright and keen" it seem as if he was a brave man he walked around with a bow he also carried a sword; he seemed to be prepared for anything.
Prioress
Was a nun also known as Madam Eglantine. She spoke French and had good manners, in a quote I read it talked about how good her manner was at the table:
"At table her manners were well taught withall, And never let morsels from her lips fall, Nor dipped her fingers deep in sauce, but ate 130 With so much care the food upon her plate That no drop could fall upon her breast." She is a very clean and friendly but, she was a sensitive person she had strong emotions and cried about unnecessary things; she basically had a tender heart. She must was an older woman.
The Monk
The monk liked being outside hunting was his favorite sport. He was said to be holy but in the text it says he wouldn’t even give a way a chicken: He gave for that text not a plucked hen Which holds that hunters are not holy men; Nor that a monk, when he is cloisterless" He had a bald head and was kind of chubby. You can tell he was a hunter because he even wore fur.
The Friar
The friar is a festive and well spoken man it he seems to like to gossip, so he probably was a loud and country person. He also so was an easygoing man that many imitated and looked up too as you can read in this text: "Highly liked by all and intimate was he With franklins everywhere in his country," He was a go getta, he was always begging and coming up on some money. He knew a lot of people and seemed to be a very sociable man, because it said that he loved to flirt around. He basically was a fun person even though he was a beggar.
The Merchant
The merchant must was an older man, he had a long beard, he wore and hat. He was neat and elegant and he hardly ever told his opinion. From what I read he must was a good negotiator because in a quote I read it said, "He knew how to deal foreign currencies, buy and sell." He was a private person who kept things to himself no one didn’t even know he was in debt.
The Clerk
Must have been a sophisticated man because not only was he a clerk but he also studied philosophy as well. He must have been a slim man because from this text he seemed to be small: "As lean was his horse as is a rake, 290 And he too was not fat, that I take," He seemed to like to read because it said he would rather have books instead. He also liked to learn and was thankful for what he had and appreciated everyone who helped him.
The Sergeant of the Law
He was very keen and wise; he was a judge at a court who had much knowledge. From what I’ve read he was a well-known man who had a great reputation. Here is a quote that talks about that: "Because of his knowledge and high reputation, He took large fees, had robes more than one"
Franklin
To me Franklin is described as an older man from this description I read I n text he must be an older guy: "White was his beard as is the white daisy. 335 of sanguine temperament by every sign, He loved to dip his morning bread in wine" He must have had a pleasant life and he enjoyed it because he woke up every morning and dipped his bread in wine. He was the son of an important man and he liked everything perfect. I say this because he would get mad at his cook if something weren’t right.
A haberdasher and a Carpenter, An Arras-Maker, Dyer, and Weaver
They lived together and they dressed real nice form this quote I read they seemed very neat: "But all with silver; neatly made and well 370 Their belt and their purses too, I tell. Each man of them appeared a proper citizen" Each of them had wisdom and was very suitable men. They all had property and wives and seemed to be church going people.
The Cook
Was a very good cook in this quote it said they cooked chicken and all: "And he could roast and boil and broil and fry, And prepare a stew, and bake a tasty pie." He had a sore on his chin but he still was a good cook.
The Shipman
Was a sailor who lived far out west, he rode a horse and wore a gown of woolen cloth that went to his knee. From this quote I read in the text he must didn’t care about the way he dressed: "A dagger hanging on a cord had he 395 About his neck, under his arm, and down. The hot summer had burned his face all brown" Even though he didn’t dress the finest he still was a good person. He didn’t really have a conscience because he stole wine from his friend as he slept.
The Physician
The physician was a great doctor of medicine who was good at astronomy as well. From the quote I read he saved many lives. "He cared for and saved a patient many times By natural science and studying astrological signs. Well could he calculate the planetary position" H e knew the cause of all his patients sickness he was a very smart and educated man. He made up his on remedy. He was a good doctor that always helped no matter the circumstances.
The wife of bath
Is deaf but very skillful she made clothes and was very talented at what she do. From this quote you can tell she was talented "Her head-dresses were of finest weave and ground; I dare swear that they weighed about ten pound" The dresses weighed a lot but they were very beautiful. She even dressed nice her self, her stockings were scarlet red. She must was a religious person because she married in the church and walked to Jerusalem but the strange thing is she has five husbands, but she was a friendly person.
The Parson
He was a good man who had good religion, but was also poor. He also was a clerk and form this quote he must was very generous: "He excommunicated not to force a fee, But rather would he give, there is no doubt," He looked after sheep and acted like a priest. He was very religious because he followed the word of the lord. If he did something sinful he would indeed correct it.
The Plowman
Is the parson’s brother, and from what I’ve read he was a hard worker. This quote describes it well: "That loaded many carts with dung, and many other Had transported; a true worker was he" From what I read in the story he loved god the most and kept him in his heart at all times whether it was easy or hard. He did his job well and never cared about wealth. He did what he had to do no matter what he had to give up to do it; it was done.
Miller
The miller was a strong man who was well known. From the description in the book you could tell he was very muscular and strong "Hardy, big of brawn and big of bone; Which was well proved, for wherever a festive day 550 At wrestling, he always took the prize away. He was stoutly built, broad and heavy;" He won all his wrestling matches and could easily lift a door off it’s hedges or could break it by running at it with his head. He wasn’t the cutest guy his beard was read and he had a wart on his nose. He also had very wide nostrils; He would steal corn and charge a higher fee. so to me this man seem like a bully.
The Manciple
Was from the inner temple people looked up to him to learn the art of buying victuals.
From a quote I read he knew a lot about selling and buying: "That he knew the markets, watched them closely, And found himself ahead, he did quit nicely." He seemed to be a good sells person.
The Reeve
Was a slender man, I think he was young from the description in the story. From this description I figured he was young: "His hair was closely cropped around his ears; His head, the top was cut alike a pulpiteer's. Long were his legs, and they were very lean, And like a staff, with no calf to be seen." He had his own things and he seemed independent.
The Summoner
Was not a very attracted guy from the description in the story he wasn’t cute at all: "
Who had a fiery-red, cherubic face, All pimpled it was; his eyes were narrow As hot he was, and lecherous, as a sparrow; With black and scabby brows and scanty beard; 630 He had a face that little children feared." There was nothing that could clear up his face or make him look better. He must had low self-esteem because he drunk wine a lot and barely stayed sober.
The Pardoner
A good friend who was from Rome, from what I read in the text he liked to sing. Here is a quote: Loudly he sang "Come hither, love, to me," 675 The summoner added a strong bass to his song; "No horn ever sounded half so strong." His hair was smooth and yellow and hung like dread locks. He was a stylish man who liked to wear nice things like fancy hats and things. He basically was a fun and happy person who was always singing and stuff.
The Miller
To me the Miller was a rude man in the text it said he would be so drunk that he couldn’t stay on his horse and he had no manners at all; he wouldn’t even open the door for somebody. I think that he just was a rude alcoholic because he gets drunk all the time and starts talking out his head about god and other unnecessary stuff. He blamed other people for his problems, like when he got drunk he said don’t blame me; blame ale of Southwark. Miller acts religious because everything he is saying, he seems to be telling it to god. The Miller was a rude, bad-mannered, and uncivil person. As the Miller tells his story he talks about John the carpenter who was a very clever guy, he stayed to himself and was kind of secretive. I think john was a very smart man he had many books and he loved to read. Nicolas wanted John the carpenter young wife who was only eighteen years old; I don’t blame the man for being so strict and jealous of her. But he shouldn’t have gotten married to a girl that young but from what I read in the book in the following quote he only married her for benefits: "That vulgar man should wed similitude. A man should wed according to estate, For youth and age are often in debate. But now, since he had fallen in the snare, He must endure, like other folk, his care." I think Nicolas only wanted to see if he could get the man’s wife. In the story Nicholas was a little freaky, he tried to come on to John wife, which to me is interesting because I didn’t know people was like that during that time. The woman was saying no but I think she really did want Nicolas because if she didn’t she would’ve told her husband what happened. When Absalom came alone in the story I didn’t think he was go be after John’s wife but he is too. There is a quote in the book that says: "Especially on this carpenter's goodwife. To look at her he thought a merry life, She was so pretty, sweet, and lickerous. I dare well say, if she had been a mouse And he a cat, he would have mauled her some" This quote let’s the reader see how much he really liked Johns wife and what he thought of her. When Absalom played his guitar for Alison I thought he was go get her but, she was so infatuated with Nicholas she won’t worried about Absalom. In the story when john try to question Nicholas I think he should’ve been asking his wife question instead because she wanted Nicholas just as bad as he wanted her. I knew when Nicholas started telling john about the flood that he was up to something sneaky. Since he wanted the carpenters wife why would he tell the carpenter or even warn him unless he was up to something sneaky. It was messed up how Alison sleeped with Nicolas while her husband was asleep. I think that Absalom should tell what’s going on between Nicholas and Alison because it’s not right, but if he just go do what Nicolas doing and try to suduce her then I think neither of them should have her. I think both Nicolas and Abaslom is both crazy because they fighting over a woman that is neither of theirs. And I think it was funny when Nicolas got that hot rod to his butt. I liked the story it was really funny and interesting, I still can’t believe john the carpenter slept through the whole thing.
From this quote I will give three direct evidence of the rules that was broken in the Miller. "Knights strictly obeyed a code of conduct called chivalry, which included their oath of loyalty to their overlord, rules of warfare (like never striking an opponant who was unarmed), and the adoration of a particular lady which may not have been their wife. The adoration of the lady was meant as a means of self-imporvement for the knights, and they would spend their idle hours composing poetry and songs of praise. This gave birth to a new form of poetry: the romance. Though women where highly idealized in Medieval culture, they had very few rights." In this quote it says that the knights where loyal, but in the Miller they wasn’t because Nicolas was trying to get at john’s wife. If he were loyal he would’ve left the man wife alone. When Abaslom stuck the hot fire rod up Nicolas but he violated their rule of striking an unarmed opponent. They also broke another rule in the miller "the adoration of a particular lady which may not have been their wife" both Nicolas and Abaslom was infatuated with someone else wife for their own pleasure which was against the laws of the middle ages.
From what I have read the crusades is a period of time from 1095-1270, which was in the fourteenth century. It was a series of wars by European Christians against the Muslims. Jerusalem and the Holy Land was the prize. As I read from the text the Europeans didn’t hold Jerusalem but they did get something good out of it they learnt mathematics, astronomy, architecture, and crafts. The crusades exposed Christian Europe to the Middle East’s sophisticated civilization.
The Murder of Thomas a Becket
In the story of Thomas Becket pilgrims wanted to go view the place where Becket lay. During this time all Christians belonged to a Catholic Church. Thomas a Norman was bishop of Canterbury which basically mean he was a Prime Minister; his friend King Henry appointed him. Eventually King henry and Thomas started disagreeing because Thomas didn’t want to listen; he was independent and combative. In December 1170, Henry got very mad and four of his Knights murdered Becket in his cathedral after this happen it backfired on henry everything was then corrupted. The public was outraged by the assassination of Becket but it only made the power of the Catholic Church better.
The Magna Carta
Is also known as the "Great Charter" it was signed by king john in 1215 at Runneymede. John was a very pushy, opinionated, and mean. He was forced to sign the document; the signing was for power. The Magna Carta was like a constitution it had laws. Laws like legislative taxation were approved.
The Black Death
The Black Death is also known as ‘bubonic plague" this event occurred 1348-1349. It was a disease that was contagious and was extended by infected rats. The disease reduced the population by a third. It caused fewer jobs; it gave lower class people a more advantage. One results of all this was the serfs was let free, which knocked out feudalism last support. By time King Henry reconciled his marriage. The Middle Ages were ending and the renaissance was beginning.
The Characters of Canterbury:
The Knight: A gentleman who loved chivalry he fought in war and he was very courteous. As read in the text he seemed to have been a great fighter. Here is a quote that describe how great he was "At Alexandria, in the winning battle he was there; Often put in the place of honour, a chair. Above all nations' knights in Prussia." This quote let’s the reader know he has won plenty of battles in his time. The knight has fought fifteen battles he fought for what he believed and he always killed his enemy at least that’s what I read in this quote: Of mortal battles he had fought fifteen, And he'd fought for our faith at Tramissene Three times in duels, always killed his foe. He is strong and brave but also has a bad temper. He dressed simple and didn’t wear fancy clothing.
The Squire: The squire is the son of the great knight he is a lover and a bachelor. From what I’ve read in the text he is a pretty good-looking young man in this quote it describes him well: "With locks well curled, as if they'd laid in press. Some twenty years of age he was, I guess. In stature he was of average length," He is active and has great strength like his father. He was said to be a strong and so hard but from the text I read he acts more like a female. Here is a quote:"All full of fresh-cut flowers red and white. Singing he was, or whistling, all the day; He was as fresh as is the month of May. Short was his gown, with sleeves both long and wide. Well could he sit on horse, and fairly ride."
The Yeomen
Yeomen to me seem to be an independent man because it says he didn’t want servants. Here is some good direct evidence that shows how independent he was:
"No more servants, for he chose so to ride; And he was clothed in coat and hood of green. A sheaf of peacock arrows bright and keen" it seem as if he was a brave man he walked around with a bow he also carried a sword; he seemed to be prepared for anything.
Prioress
Was a nun also known as Madam Eglantine. She spoke French and had good manners, in a quote I read it talked about how good her manner was at the table:
"At table her manners were well taught withall, And never let morsels from her lips fall, Nor dipped her fingers deep in sauce, but ate 130 With so much care the food upon her plate That no drop could fall upon her breast." She is a very clean and friendly but, she was a sensitive person she had strong emotions and cried about unnecessary things; she basically had a tender heart. She must was an older woman.
The Monk
The monk liked being outside hunting was his favorite sport. He was said to be holy but in the text it says he wouldn’t even give a way a chicken: He gave for that text not a plucked hen Which holds that hunters are not holy men; Nor that a monk, when he is cloisterless" He had a bald head and was kind of chubby. You can tell he was a hunter because he even wore fur.
The Friar
The friar is a festive and well spoken man it he seems to like to gossip, so he probably was a loud and country person. He also so was an easygoing man that many imitated and looked up too as you can read in this text: "Highly liked by all and intimate was he With franklins everywhere in his country," He was a go getta, he was always begging and coming up on some money. He knew a lot of people and seemed to be a very sociable man, because it said that he loved to flirt around. He basically was a fun person even though he was a beggar.
The Merchant
The merchant must was an older man, he had a long beard, he wore and hat. He was neat and elegant and he hardly ever told his opinion. From what I read he must was a good negotiator because in a quote I read it said, "He knew how to deal foreign currencies, buy and sell." He was a private person who kept things to himself no one didn’t even know he was in debt.
The Clerk
Must have been a sophisticated man because not only was he a clerk but he also studied philosophy as well. He must have been a slim man because from this text he seemed to be small: "As lean was his horse as is a rake, 290 And he too was not fat, that I take," He seemed to like to read because it said he would rather have books instead. He also liked to learn and was thankful for what he had and appreciated everyone who helped him.
The Sergeant of the Law
He was very keen and wise; he was a judge at a court who had much knowledge. From what I’ve read he was a well-known man who had a great reputation. Here is a quote that talks about that: "Because of his knowledge and high reputation, He took large fees, had robes more than one"
Franklin
To me Franklin is described as an older man from this description I read I n text he must be an older guy: "White was his beard as is the white daisy. 335 of sanguine temperament by every sign, He loved to dip his morning bread in wine" He must have had a pleasant life and he enjoyed it because he woke up every morning and dipped his bread in wine. He was the son of an important man and he liked everything perfect. I say this because he would get mad at his cook if something weren’t right.
A haberdasher and a Carpenter, An Arras-Maker, Dyer, and Weaver
They lived together and they dressed real nice form this quote I read they seemed very neat: "But all with silver; neatly made and well 370 Their belt and their purses too, I tell. Each man of them appeared a proper citizen" Each of them had wisdom and was very suitable men. They all had property and wives and seemed to be church going people.
The Cook
Was a very good cook in this quote it said they cooked chicken and all: "And he could roast and boil and broil and fry, And prepare a stew, and bake a tasty pie." He had a sore on his chin but he still was a good cook.
The Shipman
Was a sailor who lived far out west, he rode a horse and wore a gown of woolen cloth that went to his knee. From this quote I read in the text he must didn’t care about the way he dressed: "A dagger hanging on a cord had he 395 About his neck, under his arm, and down. The hot summer had burned his face all brown" Even though he didn’t dress the finest he still was a good person. He didn’t really have a conscience because he stole wine from his friend as he slept.
The Physician
The physician was a great doctor of medicine who was good at astronomy as well. From the quote I read he saved many lives. "He cared for and saved a patient many times By natural science and studying astrological signs. Well could he calculate the planetary position" H e knew the cause of all his patients sickness he was a very smart and educated man. He made up his on remedy. He was a good doctor that always helped no matter the circumstances.
The wife of bath
Is deaf but very skillful she made clothes and was very talented at what she do. From this quote you can tell she was talented "Her head-dresses were of finest weave and ground; I dare swear that they weighed about ten pound" The dresses weighed a lot but they were very beautiful. She even dressed nice her self, her stockings were scarlet red. She must was a religious person because she married in the church and walked to Jerusalem but the strange thing is she has five husbands, but she was a friendly person.
The Parson
He was a good man who had good religion, but was also poor. He also was a clerk and form this quote he must was very generous: "He excommunicated not to force a fee, But rather would he give, there is no doubt," He looked after sheep and acted like a priest. He was very religious because he followed the word of the lord. If he did something sinful he would indeed correct it.
The Plowman
Is the parson’s brother, and from what I’ve read he was a hard worker. This quote describes it well: "That loaded many carts with dung, and many other Had transported; a true worker was he" From what I read in the story he loved god the most and kept him in his heart at all times whether it was easy or hard. He did his job well and never cared about wealth. He did what he had to do no matter what he had to give up to do it; it was done.
Miller
The miller was a strong man who was well known. From the description in the book you could tell he was very muscular and strong "Hardy, big of brawn and big of bone; Which was well proved, for wherever a festive day 550 At wrestling, he always took the prize away. He was stoutly built, broad and heavy;" He won all his wrestling matches and could easily lift a door off it’s hedges or could break it by running at it with his head. He wasn’t the cutest guy his beard was read and he had a wart on his nose. He also had very wide nostrils; He would steal corn and charge a higher fee. so to me this man seem like a bully.
The Manciple
Was from the inner temple people looked up to him to learn the art of buying victuals.
From a quote I read he knew a lot about selling and buying: "That he knew the markets, watched them closely, And found himself ahead, he did quit nicely." He seemed to be a good sells person.
The Reeve
Was a slender man, I think he was young from the description in the story. From this description I figured he was young: "His hair was closely cropped around his ears; His head, the top was cut alike a pulpiteer's. Long were his legs, and they were very lean, And like a staff, with no calf to be seen." He had his own things and he seemed independent.
The Summoner
Was not a very attracted guy from the description in the story he wasn’t cute at all: "
Who had a fiery-red, cherubic face, All pimpled it was; his eyes were narrow As hot he was, and lecherous, as a sparrow; With black and scabby brows and scanty beard; 630 He had a face that little children feared." There was nothing that could clear up his face or make him look better. He must had low self-esteem because he drunk wine a lot and barely stayed sober.
The Pardoner
A good friend who was from Rome, from what I read in the text he liked to sing. Here is a quote: Loudly he sang "Come hither, love, to me," 675 The summoner added a strong bass to his song; "No horn ever sounded half so strong." His hair was smooth and yellow and hung like dread locks. He was a stylish man who liked to wear nice things like fancy hats and things. He basically was a fun and happy person who was always singing and stuff.
The Miller
To me the Miller was a rude man in the text it said he would be so drunk that he couldn’t stay on his horse and he had no manners at all; he wouldn’t even open the door for somebody. I think that he just was a rude alcoholic because he gets drunk all the time and starts talking out his head about god and other unnecessary stuff. He blamed other people for his problems, like when he got drunk he said don’t blame me; blame ale of Southwark. Miller acts religious because everything he is saying, he seems to be telling it to god. The Miller was a rude, bad-mannered, and uncivil person. As the Miller tells his story he talks about John the carpenter who was a very clever guy, he stayed to himself and was kind of secretive. I think john was a very smart man he had many books and he loved to read. Nicolas wanted John the carpenter young wife who was only eighteen years old; I don’t blame the man for being so strict and jealous of her. But he shouldn’t have gotten married to a girl that young but from what I read in the book in the following quote he only married her for benefits: "That vulgar man should wed similitude. A man should wed according to estate, For youth and age are often in debate. But now, since he had fallen in the snare, He must endure, like other folk, his care." I think Nicolas only wanted to see if he could get the man’s wife. In the story Nicholas was a little freaky, he tried to come on to John wife, which to me is interesting because I didn’t know people was like that during that time. The woman was saying no but I think she really did want Nicolas because if she didn’t she would’ve told her husband what happened. When Absalom came alone in the story I didn’t think he was go be after John’s wife but he is too. There is a quote in the book that says: "Especially on this carpenter's goodwife. To look at her he thought a merry life, She was so pretty, sweet, and lickerous. I dare well say, if she had been a mouse And he a cat, he would have mauled her some" This quote let’s the reader see how much he really liked Johns wife and what he thought of her. When Absalom played his guitar for Alison I thought he was go get her but, she was so infatuated with Nicholas she won’t worried about Absalom. In the story when john try to question Nicholas I think he should’ve been asking his wife question instead because she wanted Nicholas just as bad as he wanted her. I knew when Nicholas started telling john about the flood that he was up to something sneaky. Since he wanted the carpenters wife why would he tell the carpenter or even warn him unless he was up to something sneaky. It was messed up how Alison sleeped with Nicolas while her husband was asleep. I think that Absalom should tell what’s going on between Nicholas and Alison because it’s not right, but if he just go do what Nicolas doing and try to suduce her then I think neither of them should have her. I think both Nicolas and Abaslom is both crazy because they fighting over a woman that is neither of theirs. And I think it was funny when Nicolas got that hot rod to his butt. I liked the story it was really funny and interesting, I still can’t believe john the carpenter slept through the whole thing.
From this quote I will give three direct evidence of the rules that was broken in the Miller. "Knights strictly obeyed a code of conduct called chivalry, which included their oath of loyalty to their overlord, rules of warfare (like never striking an opponant who was unarmed), and the adoration of a particular lady which may not have been their wife. The adoration of the lady was meant as a means of self-imporvement for the knights, and they would spend their idle hours composing poetry and songs of praise. This gave birth to a new form of poetry: the romance. Though women where highly idealized in Medieval culture, they had very few rights." In this quote it says that the knights where loyal, but in the Miller they wasn’t because Nicolas was trying to get at john’s wife. If he were loyal he would’ve left the man wife alone. When Abaslom stuck the hot fire rod up Nicolas but he violated their rule of striking an unarmed opponent. They also broke another rule in the miller "the adoration of a particular lady which may not have been their wife" both Nicolas and Abaslom was infatuated with someone else wife for their own pleasure which was against the laws of the middle ages.
