In the popular work, The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, it is realistic to say, “Status is always ripe for satire…”(Stephen). In this fine tale, Chaucer is a satirical author, in which he knows that nobody is perfect yet must poke fun at all imperfections. Without the placement of mockery this story would bore audiences everywhere. The stereotypes carried from generation to generation are clearly shown in several characters. With that said, what would a Knight be without his noble actions and high title or a Nun unaccompanied with her distinctive clothing? Without those individuals keeping the social ideals, satire isn’t allowed to have its full affect. In the real world no individual is without fault, even the people belonging to the …show more content…
His smart, well spoken ways reveal his good spirit. In the real world all doctors must be good at their jobs and other such hobbies, yet not all are perfect. Although, the narrator does not disclose his imperfections, it is a shown in his personal life by not being close to God. In those times it was important to have a strong relationship with some higher being. In which, being rich, healthy, nor smart saves the doctor. Alike the doctor, the Monk finds himself to be “...one of the finest sort…” (Chaucer 134). Yet, the Monk in The Canterbury Tales is not depicted as a usual monk, a member of a religious community of men typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience (Monk). This particular, rebellious character finds himself intrigued by such aspects of the outdoors. In saying, “He let go by the things of yesterday” the Monk makes his own rules and lives his life however he feels by enjoying hunting and horse riding(Chaucer 134). The Knight, known for his brave actions, is almost both ideal and real. In saying, “To ride abroad had followed chivalry, truth, honor, generousness and courtesy” the Knight lives up to all expectations(Chaucer 45). However, no man is perfect which makes this typical situation unrealistic. In being too perfect, Chaucer mocks the man with his model descriptions. The Knight appears, for the narrator's satirical reasons, as the flawless dark ages,