Question

Who is the character portayed in these lines?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Prioress.

Explanation:

The given excerpt is taken from "The General Prologue" of "The Canterbury Tales" written by Geoffrey Chaucer.

The General Prologue is a picture gallery painted by Chaucer vividly.

The Prioress was one of the ecclesiastic character in the Canterbury Tales.

The Prioress's name was Madame Eglantine. Madame Eglantine was fond of higher social strata. She wanted to be a part of the higher class and that's why she tries to speak the French language. French language was spoken by higher class people only at that time. She is beautiful but uses her religious practices for social advancement also.

So, the correct answer is "The Prioress".