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features that could be called “universal character traits.”
 * By the end of this Unit, the student will be able to:**
 * discuss the individual personalities of the pilgrims and comment on those personality

found in Chaucer’s society.
 * identify those characteristics of the pilgrims that represent some of the virtues and vices


 * explain the role that social class plays in The Canterbury Tales.

as to how Chaucer created his humor.
 * point out examples of Chaucer’s humor and, from these examples, draw a generalization


 * define satire and discuss the kind of satire seen in The Canterbury Tales.


 * define the term allusion and provide examples from the text.

versus Divine Providence.
 * cite comments and/or incidents from The Knight’s Tale which depict the theme of free will


 * distinguish between various genres, including romance, fabliau, fable, and sermon.


 * discuss life in the medieval period as portrayed in The Canterbury Tales.


 * cite examples of Chaucer’s criticism of the Catholic Church.


 * consider the position of women in medieval European society.