Question

Examine Satire: A writer who pokes fun at behaviors and customs with the intent of improving society is creating satire. Review the descriptions of the Monk and the Friar in lines 169-279. What aspects of the medieval church does Chaucer satirize through these characters?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Chaucer's personal beliefs about the behavior of a monk and a friar is that they should use their time to study or tend to the needs of the poor.

The aspects of the medieval church that Chaucer satirize through these characters are that the church seems to place on position and money and that both of due to money and position in churches, the need to tend to the poor have been overlooked.