Analysis of Characters in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
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The Pilgrims in Canterbury Tales Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales introduces us to a group of twenty-nine (29) pilgrims who embark on a significant journey from London to the shrine of St. Thomas Becket in Canterbury. Over the course of a four-day expedition, these pilgrims share captivating stories that cleverly reflect Chaucer's own life experiences while offering a profound depiction of the society of that time. Within these tales, fragments of Chaucer's personal history are interwoven, adding depth and authenticity to the narratives. Moreover, the stories provide a captivating glimpse into the fabric of fourteenth-century England, as perceived through the discerning eyes of Chaucer, a keen and realistic observer. The Narrator Chaucer himself assumes the role of the narrator in the Canterbury Tales, portraying himself as a character within his own literary work. Initially presented as an amiable, innocent, and unassuming figure, the narrator gradually reveals a more com…