The Monk and The SkipperPages: 127-128 and 133

By: Max Mullen Cody Steele

Rachel McCullerAlex Bullard

Questions The Monk, 1. Chaucer seems to agree with the Monk’s attitude toward the rules of monastic life when e says that the monk’s “opinion was good.” What evidence is there to indicate that Chaucer does not in fact, agree with the monk?•Chaucer doesn’t agree with the monk, as he suggests the monk is fat and lazy.

The Skipper,1.How is Chaucer’s portrait of the skipper sympathetic?•Chaucer’s portrait of the skipper is sympathetic because, it shows the bloodshed and intensity for glory and it shows he took a risk.

Appearance

The Monk• His sleeves were garnished with fine grey fur.•He had a cunningly fashioned pin.•Bald.•Face looked as it had been greased.

The Skipper •Carried a dagger.•Tan.•Beard.•Woolen gown that reached his knees.

Job

The Monk •He was a monk of good Saint Benet

The Skipper•He was considered a private sailor

Character

The Monk•Old and strict •Had sound views•He studies a lot •He was a fat and personable priest

The Skipper•Paranoid•Prudent •Ruthless towards his prisoners

Likes and Dislikes

The Monk •Enjoyed Greyhounds, hunting and horses. •He also loved to eat.

The Skipper•Enjoyed sailing and naval warfare•He dislikes prisoners of battle

Tones

• The tone of the Monk is Straightforward and mocking, as Chaucer uses details of the monk. He states “He was fat and personable.”

• The tone of the skipper is straightforward as he explains the skipper’s past. For example “He came from Dartmouth.” The narrator is blankly describing the actions of the skipper.

The Zoo Keeper

There was a zookeeper, from San Francisco,He goes by the name of Roscoe.He drives his only love a gator.Speaks as if he was Darth Vader.

He wears button down shirts with a collar;That cost about a dollar.His pants are two sizes too small.His only friend is named Paul.

When not at work he’s at home; Usually all alone.Speaks to the animals all morning long;He even has the monkeys playing ping pong.

All the kids know him as Mr. R,He’s always at the penguins sand bar.Takes his job very seriously.He is sometimes seen walking around the zoo mysteriously.

However lonely his life may seem, Roscoe has a great personality.