Question

What can be inferred from these lines describing the pardoner in Chaucer's prologue to The Canterbury Tales?

He had a fine veronica sewed to cap.
His wallet lay before him in his lap,
Stuffed full of pardons brought from Rome all hot.

A. He had a scholarly look.
B.He was an unethical man.
C.He was an honest person.
D. He pretended not to care for riches.
E. He cared about people's well-being.

Answer 1

@drewbush63 @toloaf @rowbe98

Answer 2

I would say B, since pardoners were unethical and often corrupt.

Answer 3

@rowbe98 it was correct :)

Answer 4

Yay! :)