The Shipman in The Canterbury Tales

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A 6 page essay that explicates Chaucer's description of the Shipman from the General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales. A close reading of Chaucer's description of the Shipman tells the reader a great deal about this man, such as where he stands in British society, and something of his character and political orientation. In so doing, as with his other character sketches, Chaucer prepares the reader for better understanding both the person and his tale, within the context of the society of this era. No additional sources cited.