Comment on the Character of the Knight in “The General Prologue to the Canterbury Tales”.

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Comment on the character of the Knight Or How does the narrator describe the Knight In The General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales Geoffrey Chaucer - begins his story with the Knight He is the most noble and respected pilgrim at the Tabard Inn in Southwark Through him Chaucer shows the true spirit of chivalry and honour A Brave and Noble Warrior The Knight is a man of courage and faith Chaucer says A Knyght ther was and that a worthy man A KNIGHT there was and that one was a worthy man He has fought many battles for truth and religion He fought bravely in many lands like Alisaundre Lettow Ruce and also across the Great Sea He has been in fifteen deadly wars and always fights for the Christian faith Yet he is never proud Chaucer admires him as A verray parfit gentil knyght A truly perfect noble

knight His bravery is noble and his heart is pure A Man of Humility and Gentle Nature Though famous and strong the Knight is humble He never speaks rude words to anyone After many wars he comes straight from battle to join the pilgrimage to Canterbury His clothes are simple His dress was marked by armour stains This shows his modest heart and true service A True Example of Chivalry and Honour The Knight s character joins bravery truth and kindness He fights for faith not fame His honesty politeness and respect for others make him ideal He believes in justice and peace Even the narrator respects him deeply Chaucer s tone is full of love and honour for this noble man The Knight stands as the finest figure among all the pilgrims He is brave in war and gentle in peace Chaucer s Knight is the perfect image of medieval chivalry He is a man of faith courage and pure heart

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