Question

I only preach of avarice and the like,

And in this way induce them to be free

In giving cash—especially to me.

Because my only interest is in gain;

I’ve none whatever in rebuking sin.

No, none! When they are pushing up the daisies,

Their souls, for all I care, can go to blazes.



–The Canterbury Tales,
Geoffrey Chaucer





How is the Pardoner characterized in this passage?


He is thoughtful and generous.

He is angry and aggressive.

He is greedy and self-centered.

He is innocent and naive.

Answer 1

C

Answer 2

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