The Role Of Abortion In The Canterbury Tales

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In the Canterbury Tales, the Pardoner is one of the most sinful because of his licentious behavior.
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The discussion on abortion became a polemic argument between all sides. The elevator became so populous that a young women passed out because of her claustrophobia.
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