Canterbury Characterization
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Canterbury Characterization
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Summoner
Story: Homeless, or home less than desirable, older man, in an inn.
Evidence: “there was a summoner, with us at the inn,”
Speech/Actions
Drunk, swearing, Latin. Evidence: “ And drinking strong red wine till
all was hazy. Then he would shout and jabber as if crazy, and wouldn’t speak a word except in latin.”
Thinks/Feels
Depressed or sad, Ponders when or where he will eat next, doesn’t really think too much.
Evidence: “No wonder, for he heard them every day.” “Then Questio quid juris was his tag.”
I ask what the point of the law applies.
Looks/Dresses
Wears whatever he has, thin beard, narrow eyes.
Evidence: “Children were afraid when he appeared.”
Guildsmen
Story: Salesmen, group of people, dyers, carpenters, weavers etc.
Evidence: “A haberdasher, a dyer, a carpenter, a weaver and a carpet maker were among our ranks, all in the livery.”
Speaks/Acts
Proper or fancy talker, act like rich people. Evidence: “They were so trim and fresh.”
Thinks/Feels
Full of themselves, Enjoys working to make money.
Evidence: “Each seemed a worthy burgess, fit to grace a guild-hall with a seat upon the dias.”
Looks/Dresses
Dresses top class, wealthy. Looks sophisticated.
Evidence: “their gear would pass for new.” “They had the capital and revenue.”