The Frair by Geoffrey Chaucer

The handsdicant , the Summoner, the Friars Prologue and the Friars record 1 The Friar, another(prenominal) cleric, is even less a man of idol than the Monk. A member of a mendicant order of men who lived on what they could get by begging, he has become a pro fundraiser, the best in his friary because of some limited skills: individual(prenominal) charm, a good singing voice, an attractive little lisp, a genius for mending quarrels and having the right little gift for the ladies, and a tender way in the confessional especially when he expects a generous donation. He can find good economical reasons to mold the company of the rich rather than the poor. Here is the comment of the rascally Friar from the General Prologue A FRIAR at that place was, a needinesson and a merry, lively 1 A limiter, a practiced solémpn man. licensed beggar, a v. imposing In all the orders cardinal is none that can that knows So much than of dalliance and fair language. of smooth manners He had sword full many a marrïage Of young women at his own cost.2 Unto his order he was a noble post. tug Full well beloved and familiar was he With franklins all over all in his country, landowners And eke with worthy women of the town, and also His manner in the confessional For he had power of confessïon, As said himself, much than a curate, For of his order he was licentiate.

3 Full bracingly comprehend he confessïon And pleasant was his absolutïon. He was an lucky man to give penánce 1 210 215 parish non-Christian priest licensed 220 A Friar (Fr. frère) was a member of one of four religious orders of men. Some were mendicants, who depended on what they could get by begging. Our friar, a limiter, has a begging! regulate within which he essential stay. Solempne cannot mean solemn that as heavy irony. licenciate: sometimes the pope or bishop would diffidence to himself or to a special delegate (licenciate) the right to image the confessions of prominent public sinners, shamefaced of particularly heinous offences. This would keep no relevance to the ordinary...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: OrderEssay.net

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