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Examples Of The Parson In The Canterbury Tales

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The second type of criticism of the church Chaucer incorporates is poverty. In the tales the Parson and the Plowman are both portrayed as remarkable and offering men throughout their journeys. An old saying is to always give before you take; in this case both the Parson and Plowman execute this saying to the finest. The example, the Canterbury Tales gives us explains the poverty, goodness, and Chaucer’s views on the Parson himself. He writes, “But kindness to lead people towards heaven, His duty was a good example given” (The Parson in The Canterbury Tales: Geoffrey Chaucer). The Parson is a very giving and religious man. Chaucer goes as far as explaining him to not just talk about Christ, but going from town to town teaching the gospel to
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