Pilgrims Quiz on Wednesday

TODAY IN CLASS
Quick (well, fairly quick and direct) summary of three more pilgrims:  the Miller, the Manciple, and the Reeve.  I highlighted major features of each, particularly the way in which they continued the trend of finding ways to swindle or cheat.  Then we turned to the Summoner and the Pardoner.  In both classes I think we covered what was necessary for the Summoner--if you have further questions on him, though, there will be a few minutes before the quiz.  As for the Pardoner, we got through his physical appearance and characteristics, noted that he seemed to be traveling with the Summoner, but did not really delve into what either the official role of a Pardoner might be or how he went about it.  Review, look at the sidenotes in the book, and have a pretty good idea of how he carried out his job.  But I'll definitely make time for a quick wrap-up of this before the quiz..

On your own, though--be sure that you've read the conclusion of the General Prologue (pp. 163-166).  Tomorrow's quiz will NOT hold you responsible for details of the contest or the structure/rules set forth in the closing pages, but you ARE expected to know basic information about the Host and the role of the Narrator.   (At a later time, you'll need to know information about Chaucer himself, the nuts and bolts of the first few pages, and the details provided about the story-telling contest.

FOR TOMORROW
Study your notes, both what you took in class last Tuesday, the ones that were homework for Wednesday, and any class notes you have taken since then.   Bring these all with you to class on Wednesday; the required notes will be handed in for a grade (okay if you have added other notes to them since then).

So in class tomorrow:  really quick Pardoner wrap-up, and then the quiz.