The Greek philosopher Epicurus believed that pleasure should be made the chief goal in life. The prosperous Franklin seemed to live in accordance with this belief. He was also very hospitable and eager to entertain. Chaucer describes that “Saint Juilan he was in his contree” (342). St. Julian was the patron saint of hospitality and for the Franklin to have this nickname, the reader may infer that his warm welcome was ex

Chaucer characterized the Franklin as very well rounded. It seems as if he was capable of anything, had been everywhere and enjoyed all luxuries known to man. He was said to be “lord and sire,” “knight of the shire,” a “shirreve” and a “contour.” All of these occupations would certainly require a lot of intelligence and respect. Therefore, it is safe to assume that the Franklin was certainly not living off of inheritance, but off his own hard-earned money. His social position was clearly of very high rank and he was not afraid to boaster his successes. The physical description that Chaucer gives the reader is very fitting of the character’s personality, “whit was his beerd as is the dayesye / of his complexion he was sanguine”(334-5). Through his physical and personality description, the audience can visualize him as a large and muscular man, with a thick white beard and matching head of hair who laughs and smiles so often that his face is always flushed. Perhaps the Franklin is the type of man who walks around with a pipe and expensive robe made of imported silk. Chaucer writes that he kept a dagger and a purse of

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