Tools of the trade. Speaks of Geoffrey Chaucer

Geoffrey Chaucer was an author of the 12th century. Chaucer is known as the father of
English poetry. He wrote Canterbury Tales which is a collection of narrative short stories written
in verse. 'The Pardoners Tale is among the more popular of these varied tales. It is told by a
pardoner who uses the story to preach against those who are blastfamous and gluttonous. In an
odd twist, after he tells the story he trys to sell others counterfiet relics. In this short story about
greed, disrespect and death Chaucer utilizes three important literary tools personification, irony,
and…