The Friar's Tale

Date Submitted: 05/19/2003 19:15:02
Category: / Literature / European Literature
Length: 2 pages (454 words)
English 110L <Tab/>The Friar, in his tale, accuses the Summoner of being in cahoots with the Devil. He opens his tale by strongly condemning a Summoner in his district. The Friar says of this Summoner, "To give the man his due and not to skimp, he was a thief, a summoner, and a Pimp". The Friar accuses him of blackmail and bribery along with many other sinful charges. However the …
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…earn your keep, I'd like to show you how" This dialogue embodies the claim the Friar makes against the Summoner. He is heartless, and would sink lower even then the Devil, when it comes to making his money. The story of the Summoner ends with the Devil carrying him off to hell. The Friar concludes his tale by telling the Summoner to repent, or else he'll share the fate of the Summoner in his story..
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