Question

Write a summary of line 1 to 168 of the Canterbury tales.

Answer 1

In the General Prologue, the narrator describes Spring as a time people feel the need to go on pilgrimages. The narrator states that he was preparing to go out and adventure as well, and joins a group of travelers on their way to Cantebury. The narrator says that he will describe each member of the group, starting with the Knight.

He describes the Knight as the most noble of the entire group, and the Knight is accompanied by his son (who acts as his Squire) and his Yeoman. Next, the narrator describes the Prioress. While she isn't apart of the royal court, she behaves as if she is royalty. She is accompanied by a nun and three priests.