... times, and jousting on three occasions, winning all three by killing his opponent. Described as a wise knight who never spoke boorishly, the Knight displayed qualities that surpassed those expected of ordinary knights. The Knight joined the pilgrimage immediately after serving during the crusades. The Knight begins his tale about a duke named Theseus. Theseus comes across a group of mourning widows. As they ... shows his nasty nature toward his fellow man, justifying his ability to steel from his customers. Many readers may not appreciate Chaucer's use of a prologue in characterization....

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• Grade Level: High School