The Nun's Priest's Tale Flashcards
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Who tells the Nun's Priest's tale?

the priest traveling with the prioress

How many priests were there originally?

three

Why did Chaucer abandon the other two priests and not the third?

he needed to tell the Nun's Priest's tale

Who is the main character?

<p>Chanticleer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Chanticleer?

<p>a rooster</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Chanticleer's prettiest wife?

<p>Pertelote</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does this take place?

<p>at the cottage of an old widow</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many hens were there?

<p>seven</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Chanticleer's dream of?

<p>that something tried to eat him</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who dismisses his dreams?

<p>Pertelote</p> Signup and view all the answers

What colors are on Chanticleer?

<p>red, black, gold, azure, white</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first story Chanticleer tells?

<p>a man receives a dream of a friend telling him he will be murdered; because he does not believe in dreams, his friend is found dead the next morning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the second story Chanticleer tells?

<p>two men were about to go on a sea voyage. One has a dream about a storm, but the other dismisses it; they die out at sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

What other things does Chanticleer mention?

<p>The Book of Daniel and The Iliad</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Chaucer purposefully translate 'Mulier est hominus confusio' incorrectly?

<p>to insult Pertelote/Prioress without them knowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Chanticleer allow the fox to stay?

<p>the fox compliments his and his father's singing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the fox drop Chanticleer?

<p>in order to taunt those chasing him</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Chanticleer vain about?

<p>his singing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is it called when things that don't usually talk speak?

<p>personification</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the five terms to describe this tale?

<p>allegory, parable, fable, mock epic, exemplum</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the fox's strategy?

<p>flattery</p> Signup and view all the answers

What debate is this a part of?

<p>the marriage debate</p> Signup and view all the answers

Afterward, how does the Host jokingly compliment the priest?

<p>He uses a metaphor comparing the priest to a handsome rooster with several hens to do his bidding</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Who Tells the Tale

  • The Nun's Priest's Tale is narrated by a priest traveling with the prioress.

Number of Priests

  • Originally, there were three priests in the group.

Reason for Selection

  • Chaucer chose to tell the Nun's Priest's Tale instead of the other two priests' stories.

Main Character

  • The central character of the tale is Chanticleer, a rooster.

Character Overview

  • Chanticleer is characterized by his vibrant plumage.

Chanticleer's Wife

  • Pertelote is Chanticleer's most beautiful wife.

Setting

  • The narrative unfolds at the cottage of an old widow.

Number of Hens

  • Chanticleer has seven hens under his care.

Chanticleer's Dream

  • Chanticleer dreams that a creature is attempting to eat him, causing distress.

Dream Dismissal

  • Pertelote dismisses Chanticleer's fears and dreams as unimportant.

Chanticleer’s Colors

  • He is described as having feathers of red, black, gold, azure, and white.

First Story

  • Chanticleer's initial tale involves a man who ignores a dream warning of murder, leading to a tragic outcome.

Second Story

  • The second narrative tells of two men about to embark on a sea voyage; one dreams of a storm and is ignored, resulting in their demise at sea.

Additional References

  • Chanticleer cites The Book of Daniel and The Iliad to strengthen his arguments about dreams.

Incorrect Translation

  • Chaucer purposely mistranslates "Mulier est hominus confusio" to insult Pertelote and the Prioress subtly.

Fox Interaction

  • The fox is allowed to stay because he flatters Chanticleer regarding his and his father's singing.

Fox's Drop

  • The fox drops Chanticleer to mock those pursuing him.

Chanticleer’s Vanity

  • Chanticleer exhibits vanity particularly about his singing abilities.

Literary Device

  • The tale employs personification, where animals behave and speak like humans.

Tale Classification

  • The story can be categorized as an allegory, parable, fable, mock epic, and exemplum.

Fox's Tactics

  • The fox utilizes flattery as a strategic tactic to get closer to Chanticleer.

Contextual Debate

  • The Nun’s Priest’s Tale is part of the larger marriage debate among the pilgrims.

Host's Compliment

  • The Host humorously equates the priest to a handsome rooster, suggesting he has many hens to command.

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Test your knowledge of 'The Nun's Priest's Tale' with these flashcards. Discover key characters, plot points, and essential details of Chaucer's story as you familiarize yourself with its themes and context. Perfect for literature students looking to reinforce their understanding of this classic tale.

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