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The Miller

Published on Dec 16, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

THE CANTERBURY TALES

THE MILLER (547-568)
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JOB

  • The Miller was a churl which is a medieval peasent
  • "Was a stout churl" 546

ESTATE

  • The miller is of the third estate
  • He was a peasant therefore he was in the lowest estate
  • "Was a stout churl" 546

PERSONALITY

  • He was a man of injustice
  • "He could steal corn full thrice charge his fees" 564
  • "Mostly of sin and ribaldries" 563
  • Liked to wrestle a lot shows who he is as a person (likes violence)
  • "Break through it by running, with his head" 553

PHYSIOGNOMY

  • Was a large man
  • "Hardy and big of brawn and big bone" 548
  • "He was a chunky fellow, broad of build" 551
  • He had a red beard
  • "His nostrils were black and very wide" 559