Authors sometimes use contrast when characterizing the people in their stories. Which of the following best illustrates this tec
hnique in Chaucer's "The Nun's Priest's Tale"? A. Chanticleer is handsome yet his hen Pertelote is homely. B. The widow is described in terms of her poverty while the rooster is described as beautiful. C. Chanticleer sang in the morning but Pertelote crowed at night. D. The widow was unhappy with her lot in life but her chickens were happy and content.
B. The widow is described in terms of her poverty while the rooster is described as beautiful.
Explanation:
Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" is one of the famous tales of ancient English literature. It is famous for it's theme and also writing style. The book includes tales told by the pilgrims in their attempts to pass the time.
One of these tales is that of "The Nun's Priest's Tale" which tells the story of a poor woman and her daughters. This included the possession of the woman, among them is a beautiful rooster Chanticleer. The author describes the comb as majestic as possible, which was "<em>redder than the fyn coral</em>," with black beaks and white nails. The manner of description given to the rooster's place is in direct contrast with the poverty and simple hut of the woman and her daughters.
