Question

In The Canterbury Tales, the conclusion to the General Prologue (lines: 711-854):

1. In lines 721-742, the narrator gives 2 reasons why he should not be blamed if anything he says is offensive. What are theses reasons?

2. Lines 743-752: Describe the Host (appearance, personality, etc).

Answer 1

Use this to help you: http://www.nexuslearning.net/books/elements_of_lit_course6/Middle_Ages/Prologue2%20p2.htm

Answer 2

For the following, here are my answers:

1. And give account of all their words and dealings and however rudely spoken, the tales he tells will be untrue. <---- Idk if its right, same for #2.

2. He is the owner of the Inn who served the pilgrims fod and was a very striking man and was fit to be a manager for arrangements for a banquet. His eyes were bright, speech yet wise and full of tact.

Answer 3

um u still need help?

Answer 4

yes I do, please and thank you; sorry for the trouble.

Answer 5

no prob

Answer 6

I'll tag you on my other question

Answer 7

ok but how did u get your answer for #1?

Answer 8

"And by his flatteries and prevarication
Made monkeys of the priest and congregation."

"For well he knew that when that song was sung
He’d have to preach and tune his honey-tongue
And (well he could) win silver from the crowd. " <<<< thats 2 reasons for #1

Answer 9

just change it into your own words

Answer 10

@Angel_Halo23 What about #2

Answer 11

im going to do it right now! :)

Answer 12

ok so #2 is correct great job jay!! :)

Answer 13

Is that correct

Answer 14

yea!!!

Answer 15

:)

Answer 16

Okay I thought I got it wrong

Answer 17

nope

Answer 18

you've read this before I assume lol

Answer 19

@Angel_Halo23 Quick question: What is the Host's proposal?

Answer 20

I said, "that they each tell 2 stories"

Answer 21

um yea and include that hes the judge and that the rebels would get killed!!