the Chaucer's view of the church is distasteful. From what I have read of the Canterbury tales many of the people who work for the church or are apart of the church are unethical of do not conform to their beliefs. The monk who is supposed to be a person who lives a simple lifestyle enjoys a like for comfort and luxury and will do what he can to make sure he has that. The Friar who had pledge to a life of poverty enjoys hanging out with rich businessmen, landowners and noblemen. The Summoner is unethical and takes bribes to earn extra money instead of preforming his duties. the only person in the story who actually conforms to their faith is the Parson. he's is the only one that makes the pilgrimage look
