Geoffrey Chaucer as a Realist
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Chaucer's World: A Realistic Reflection Literature creates its own world, separate from reality, but skilled writers have the ability to bridge the gap between the fictional and the real. Geoffrey Chaucer, a pioneer in English poetry, embraced realism by presenting characters that closely resembled those found in the real world. While his predecessors delved into dreams and fantasies, Chaucer chose to portray life as he observed it, offering a refreshing perspective. In his works, he skillfully blended the essence of real individuals with imaginative elements, fashioning characters that were both relatable and captivating. A Mixture of Qualities: Blending Reality and Idealism Chaucer's characters are not mere replicas of everyday people, but rather a fusion of general qualities and unique individual traits. He intricately weaves together the essence of what a character truly is, what they could be, and how they actually behave. This harmonious blend of reality and idealism result…