Summary Of The Parson In Canterbury Tales

The Parson is a pilgrim that Chaucer idealizes. He is a Holy person, he is actually extremely poor, however, he is “rich in holy thought and work.” He is an educated man, he enjoys teaching Christ's gospel to his parishioners. He always visits his members and never neglects his parish members. He does his own work, the Parson carries around a staff everywhere with him. He sets a good example for all of his church members to follow. He does not have an interest in making more money. The Parson’s tale is right after the Manciple’s tale. When the Parson told his tale it was about four hours and eleven minutes. The narrator pilgrim's shadow was split in half, Libra was steadily rising. The pilgrims had just reached the edge of a village as well. The host orders the Person to tell a fictional tale. The Parson responds by saying that he will not tell a fictional tale but, he will tell a tale that honors Christ. He declares that he is a southern man, therefore, …show more content…
He should first understand what contrition is. The second thing he needs to understand is the causes that move a man to contrition. The third thing that must be understood is how he should be contrite. He must also understand what contrition avails to the soul. The true sorrow that a man feels in his heart for his suns, with the purpose to confess to himself and to do penance can be called contrition. There are six causes that should move a man to contrition. The first thing that should move a man to contrition is that a man should remember his sins. He should not be in delight while remembering his sins but be very ashamed and full of sorrow for his guilt. The second cause that should move a man to contrition is the fear of becoming a slave to the sins you have committed. “Whosoever that does sin is slave of sin”- Saint Peter When you commit a sin you should be ashamed that you have slaughtered the wonderful soul, body, and life that God has gifted you