Corruption in the Canturbury Tales by Gefforey Chaucer Essay -- greed,

The Canterbury Tales, penned by Geoffrey Chaucer gives its audiences insight on the corruption that exists to this day in humanity. As you read through the chapters Chaucer reveals the dark sides to supposedly respectable deal such as the Summoner, along with people he favors like the Knight, the Wife of Bath, and women in general. His comical descriptions and stories that coincide with each character express his thoughts on square people in his society. My perception of the Summoners tale moral is that greed is the root of any evil. The Summoners tale introduces us to a greedy beggar who lone(prenominal) begs at the homes of the rich. Instead of praying for the people he meets the Friar erases their names from his tablet after taking advantage of their accommodations and stealing their money. When the greedy Friar makes a tap at Thomas home he is greeted by his troubled wife who had recently lost her child, the Friar sees the wifes vulnerability as an chance to make more mone y and tells her he had a vision of her son in heaven. This leads to Thomass wife reaching out to the Friar or so her dieing husband being in a nasty mood. Thomas sees the Friars transparency so he questions him about his health God knows said Thomas, I retrieve no benefit therefrom. So help me, Christ, in the few years I have spent many a pound on all sorts of Friars, yet I never get better. Truly, I have almost used up my money. Farewell by gold it is all gone (Page 192-193)The Friar then turns the tables on Thomas and blames his illness on him giving money to other friars Why does a man who has a perfect physician submit to seek other doctors in the town? Your infidelity has ruined you. Do you think that it insufficient that I, or rather our group, should pra... ...d fair, And take your chance on those who provide repair To your house now and then because of me (Or to some other place, it may well be). Choose for yourself the one youd rather try. (Pages 1119-1125) The Knight seems to have learned his lesson for he leaves the decision up to the old woman, the story ends with the Knight living happily ever after with is beautiful and faithful wife. This story reflects on how strongly Chaucer believed in womens rights because it reveals womens desires and opinions.In conclusion, The Canterbury Tales reflects Geoffrey Chaucers view on medieval society. From his writings we are able to visualize and learn about different friendly classes from an honest point of view. The Knight, the Wife of Bath, and women character we greatly favored throughout the tales while others were highly unlikeable. Works Citedthe cantubury tales