Question

Which is the most likely reason that Chaucer begins The Canterbury Tales' prologue with a description of spring? A.) To surprise the reader by connecting spring to the idea of a long journey B.) To indicate the short period of time available to make pilgrimage C.) to establish a mood of gentle anticipation before introducing the characters D.) The foreshadow the harshness of the journey the characters are about to make.

Answer 1

Answer: C.) to establish a mood of gentle anticipation before introducing the characters

The Canterbury Tales is a collection of 24 stories written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer between 1387 and 1400. The tales are presented as part of a story-telling contest by a group of pilgrims travelling from London to Canterbury to visit Canterbury Cathedral. The Canterbury Tales is one of the most important works in English literature.

Answer 2

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