As you start considering elements of the allegory for your portfolio assignment, discuss the allegorical content of The Canterbury Tales by examining characters embodying specific flaws of medieval society. How can the characters you encountered so far be considered allegorical?

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e.cociuba · Answer

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/canterbury/characters.html Now, that you have a list of the characters, read a little about them. Then, answer the question: How can the characters you encountered so far represent or symbolize ideas and concepts of the medieval society?

e.cociuba · Answer

It's quite simple. You just have to break the paragraph and what the question is asking, apart. Good luck!