Of the three tales studied, “The Pardoner’s Tale” is the winner. It was the winner because it showed the consequences of greed and foolishness. The tale also showed how money is the root of all evil and that greed can change people. “The Pardoner’s Tale” was also the best due to the fact that modern day authors have applied it in newer stories. The story has been told in a more modern way so readers could, possibly, allude it back to The Canterbury Tales. As a reader this modern to Old English comparison helped bring prior knowledge to this tale for an easier understanding of what was going on. For example “The Wife of Bath’s Tale” did not have a modern day companion to help in the understanding of its moral. In comparison to the other tales
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Several themes could have been pulled from the story, but still the moral was never directly stated. For example a theme that could be pulled from the tale is that no one’s faith is set in stone. This theme was shown from beginning to end during the movie. In this tale William went from peasant to knight by simply seeing various opportunities and running with them. Once his knight died he just, literally, stepped into his shoes. After doing said act he slowly rose up in the ranks throughout, some, sword play and various jousts. Towards the end of the tale William is discovered, but knighted and continues on his long-set journey to change himself in drastic ways; he chased his childhood dreams. As dreamy as The Knight’s Tale was it still was not as clearly drawn out nor was it as relatable as “The Pardoner’s Tale.” The Knight’s Tale was easier to understand when compared to “The Wife of Bath’s Tale,” but the morals of both were still confusing and unclear. “The Pardoner’s Tale” was easy to follow, clear, and relatable. It said that money was evil and greed was not a good thing to act upon, which is more relatable than most think. Respect, equality, and changing one’s faith are important themes, but they are not as easy to grasp, or as relatable as money ruling over one’s
Several themes could have been pulled from the story, but still the moral was never directly stated. For example a theme that could be pulled from the tale is that no one’s faith is set in stone. This theme was shown from beginning to end during the movie. In this tale William went from peasant to knight by simply seeing various opportunities and running with them. Once his knight died he just, literally, stepped into his shoes. After doing said act he slowly rose up in the ranks throughout, some, sword play and various jousts. Towards the end of the tale William is discovered, but knighted and continues on his long-set journey to change himself in drastic ways; he chased his childhood dreams. As dreamy as The Knight’s Tale was it still was not as clearly drawn out nor was it as relatable as “The Pardoner’s Tale.” The Knight’s Tale was easier to understand when compared to “The Wife of Bath’s Tale,” but the morals of both were still confusing and unclear. “The Pardoner’s Tale” was easy to follow, clear, and relatable. It said that money was evil and greed was not a good thing to act upon, which is more relatable than most think. Respect, equality, and changing one’s faith are important themes, but they are not as easy to grasp, or as relatable as money ruling over one’s