Canterbury Tales Father And Son Essay

Like father like son, or at least that is how the saying goes, but for the father and son duo described in the “Prologue” of Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, this saying could not be any further from the truth. With one having very high moral values and the other caring more about the ladies than life, it should be easy to see just how opposite father and son really can be. In fact, the Knight and his son, the Squire, are not only exact opposites in their actions, but they are even more opposite when it come to their personal beliefs and way of life.
The Knight rides at the front of the procession and is the first pilgrim described in the “Prologue” of Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer. He is also the first pilgrim the reader is introduced to that actually lives up to his expectations. The first thing the reader learns about the Knight is that he is a very distinguished man who follows all the ideals for the perfect Knight. These ideals include chivalry, truth, honor, generousness, and courtesy. The second thing the reader learns about is the Knights very impressive military career. He was said to have fought in over fifteen battles in both Christian and heathen places. While in battle, he always killed his man, meaning he never lost a battle. He held the respect of everyone …show more content…
For instance, one is more in love with fighting battles, while the other is more in love with the ladies. The Knight has a great respect for his knightly costumes which include chivalry, truth, honor, generousness, and courtesy. He is also a very distinguished man, while his son seems to be very childish. The Squire is known for his ability to get women, while his father the Knight is known for his strength during the many countless battles he has endured. The squire is a knight in training, but it seems to both the reader and the Host that he will be unable to live to his father’s