The Canterbury Tales
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Though written in the medieval period, ChaucerÆs Canterbury Tales demonstrate that medieval society was populated by individuals who often relied on classical tradition, including paganism, despite the dominantly Christian tone and tenor of the times.The ôKnightÆs Taleö consists of a chivalric romance in which two Theban cousins, Palamon and Arcite both fall in love with the imprisoned Emily. A mixture of the Christian chivalric code of honor embodied in the Arthurian ideal, the two knights determine to battle for her hand. However, the tale continually employs pagan features despite its knightly, i.e. Christian, elements. Palamon seeks the help of Venus to win, while Arcite prays to Mars for victory. At the same time, Emily prays to Diana that both cousins will forget her and resolve their quarrel. Yet Arcite wonders about the methods of God and the ignorance of human free will. Palamon curses the earthly realm in which he is trapped, ôO crueel god
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Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page)
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