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- The Friar, Brother Hubert, is among Chaucer's portraits of the corrupt clergy. The Friar is a gay, merry, wanton man. He is a seeker of pleasure. He is a limiter; i.e. he is licensed to solicit alms within certain assigned limits.
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Nov 21, 2023 · Chaucer describes the Friar as a "wanton and merry" man who is known for his "friendliness and fair language." His wantonness extends to the Friar's desire for excess despite his...
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A fighting friar appears in the ballad "Robin Hood and the Curtal Friar", though he is not named. Robin and the friar engage in a battle of wits, which at one point involves the holy man carrying the outlaw across a river, only to toss him in. In the end, the friar joins the Merry Men.
The Friar is the only pilgrim besides the Wife of Bath who is given a first name. Hubert was an unusual name in Chaucer's time. Scholars remain puzzled and divided as to why Chaucer decided to name this character.
The specific story the Friar tells focuses on the power of a curse that’s meant from the heart, which may be a direct refutation of the Summoner’s unorthodox statement that if someone pays him they needn’t fear excommunication.
The Friar has a merry voice and could sing well to the accompaniment of a rote (a stringed instrument). He always won the best prize in ballad singing competitions. His musical ability helps in his seduction of women. He has a lily-white neck although he has an athletic constitution.
In medieval society, friars were mendicants, or beggars who could not work but had to live off the charity of others. Although they were supposed to be humble and modest, this Friar is jolly and wants to lead a comfortable life.
Quick answer: The Friar in The Canterbury Tales is depicted as friendly, jovial, and well-spoken, but also corrupt and hypocritical. He associates with the wealthy rather than the...
