The author uses direct characterization and the narrator relies on indirect characterization throughout the tale to expose important characteristics about the knight. An example of indirect characterization was when the author shows that the knight is a leader when he takes on the roll to tell the first story. An example of direct characterization in line 86 includes when the narrator describes the knight "...with wonderful agility and strength." Chaucer uses direct characterization but relies on indirect to characterize the knight's personality.
Humor: The plot thickens through the use of irony when the good knight dies. He was given his freedom to go off on his own and pursue anything, yet he comes back for a girl which ultimately leads him to death. This was particularly ironic as he basically lead himself to his own death even though he was originally freed by the other knight.
Chaucer displays a large and diverse range of attitude towards life in these tales. They are both satirical and comical and his tone is one of admiration directed towards the knight.
- Collaborated with Haley Stowe, Taylor Williams, Stephanie Villalovos, Megan Stevens, and Tia Jones
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