Hello all! Welcome to my blog. Perhaps I should begin by introducing myself... My name is Geoffrey Chaucer, and my blog consists of posts about my pilgrimage to Canterbury with many other wonderful pilgrims. On this pilgrimage, each pilgrim told two (2) stories on the way to Canterbury and two (2) on the way back to London. Today, I will begin voicing my opinions about a tale that lived in infamy: The Miller's Tale. Before I commence my judgements on the tale itself, I will give you some background information. After the Knight finished his wonderfully romantic tale, the host announced that it was the Monk's turn to orate his tale. However, the drunk Miller insisted on telling his tale first. After objection from the host, even the Miller admitted that his tale would be inappropriate because he states, "If that I misspeke or saye, / Wite it the ale of Southwerk, I you praye," (31-32). Based on this statement, the tale will obviously be absurd and odd. Why did the Miller take the Monk's turn? I was prepared to hear a simple tale from the Monk! Why does the Miller even begin his tale if he obviously acknowledges the possible faults in his improper tale. Oh, it seems as if I rambled more than I wished to, so I will end this blog in the manner that I will end all of my future blog: with a meme!
Thanks for listening,
Chaucer (the pilgrim)
(I apologize for the "its" mistake, but I borrowed this meme from the internet, so what do you expect?)
http://memegenerator.net/instance/60056537
Improper? Faults? Ever heard of something called an honest drunk? Everything I said was just that. HONEST. The Monk’s tale would have been one big lie, cause you know, that’s what religious prudes do best…
ReplyDeleteHonestly, how would you know if you are an honest drunk if you are DRUNK! Either way, there are certain tales that are appropriate to tell and ones that are not. It is nice to understand the distinction. At least it was an "interesting" story...
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