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Comparing Friar's Tale 'And The Prioress'

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Despite the differences these poems have, both show life lessons. The lesson is lying can have grave consequences. In The Friar’s Tale, the main person goes to hell because of his dishonesty. Most people who believe in heaven and hell do not want to go to hell, therefore, The Friar’s Tale shows the consequence of lying is a sure way to be banished to hell (Chaucer). In The Prioress’s Tale, the people who lied were executed by hanging.
Another difference was the betrayal that occurred in The Friar’s Tale. Although the child was murdered in The Prioress’s Tale, he was never betrayed. On the other hand, in The Friar’s Tale, one man was betrayed the man he called brother. This man, or devil, ended his life because he lied on a woman
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