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“Fools are my theme, let satire be my song.” These words by George Gordon embody Geoffrey Chaucer’s thoughts in writing “The General Prologue” of The Canterbury Tales. ...
The most thinly-veiled satire in “The General Prologue” derives from irony in character descriptions. ... This can be interpreted either as a compliment of the doctor’s medicinal practice, or a satire on his business “skills.” In all three examples, the satire is conveyed implicitly. ...
An even more effective form of subtle critique is the satire that arises from Chaucer’s use of juxtaposition. ... This satire on the social class structure through use of juxtaposition occurs throughout “The General Prologue.” However, since Chaucer never makes any reference to social classes, other than in the way he groups the pilgrims, the satire is once again entirely implicit and the pretense of approval for the characters persists.
Approximate Word count = 724
Approximate Pages = 2.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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