Trouthe and honour fredom and curteisie The Squire The Squire is the son of the Knight and is also associated with the court He is a young man of twenty years He is still learning the ways of chivalry and is eager to prove himself in battle The Squire is very handsome and charming He has a great talent for singing and playing musical instruments He represents the ideal of courtly love and embodies the youthful enthusiasm and energy of the court The Yeoman The Yeoman is a servant of the Knight and the Squire He is also associated with the court He is a skilled archer dressed in a green tunic and hood It indicates his connection to the forest and nature He represents the hunting culture of the court The Prioress In the General Prologue the Prioress is implied to be associated with the court through her connections to the aristocracy She is elegant and refined with good table manners and impressive clothing Her religious virtue is also emphasized but her courtly demeanour suggests that she is more concerned with outward appearances and social status than spiritual devotion The Friar The Friar is a religious figure who is also a courtly gentleman He is described as being ful wel biloved and familier was he With frankeleyns over al in his contree These lines suggest his ability to socialize with wealthy and influential members of society He is also said to have a licence of absolution It is the power to forgive sins These details suggest that the Friar is not entirely devoted to his religious duties but is more interested in socializing and indulging in worldly pleasures The Monk The Monk is another character associated with the court He is described as being very wealthy and living a luxurious lifestyle He enjoys hunting and spending time in the company of wealthy and influential people rather than devoting himself to religious meditation His appearance in the tale highlights the church's and court's corruption and worldliness The courtly characters in the General Prologue are portrayed as educated sophisticated and well-connected to the aristocracy and the royal court They represent the ideals of chivalry nobility and courtly love but the court's and the church's corruption and worldliness