The Franklin
Canterbury Tales _Emelina M_ Block 3
What specific occupation does your character practice?
He was a member of parliament as the Knight of Shire. He is a landholder. This means he holds a position of authority on his manor. Confidence is most likely expressed through Chaucer's description.
What does the Specific need for this occupation tell us about the time period?
They liked to to entertain themselves. The lord would frequently hire a joker or throw a party in order to pamper themselves.
What was his or her social standing?
The Franklin was a landowner, a member of the nobility. "One of the most important obligations of this social role is to provide generous hospitality to the people."
What might your character's day to day life be like?
The Franklin would most likely spend his day to day pampering the royals with lots of food and gifts.
What modern day occupation might correspond to your medieval character and why?
A butler because the Franklin is someone who is very helpful and takes care of people in parties by cooking the foods and pampering them.
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Paraphrase each line of the Prologue
The judge and a Franklin traveled together. His face was blush red and had a white beard. His favorite dish to eat for breakfast in the morning was a piece bread soaked in wine. He was a cook and thought the pleasures of the word brought true happiness to life. He had a big house and often entertained people who came from long ways. He always had the best quality of food and lots of it. He served different variety of foods depending on the seasons. He loved to cook different food. He didn't like those who cooked plane food. He was always prepared with food on the table. He carried a dagger and a white purse with him. He was a powerful person. A worthy landowner.
Which lines best describe their physical appearance?
"He had a fleshy red face and a snow-white beard"
List 5 adjectives that describe their physical appearance.
Wealthy, old, helpful, classy, luxurious
What is Chaucer's opinion toward your character?
The Chaucer thought of the Franklin as well respected land owner who had very special taste and enjoyed taking care of people.
What specific lines or words tell you this?
"He was an epicurean and believed that the pleasures of the world bring true happiness..He was a powerful member of parliament and a former sheriff. Nowhere was there a more worthy landowner."
What is your opinion of your character?
I think that the Franklin was nice. He liked to have luxury things such as the best food and he also like to accommodate his guest request and was very handy to the royal people as well. He was also a very powerful person.