Canterbury Tales

The Canterbury Tales In The Miller’s Tale, Geoffrey Chaucer creates the lives of many characters. Some characters are good, while others have hidden faces. Two characters, Alison and Nicholas are first viewed on their outward appearances. After a second look, their true sides are unveiled. Chaucer uses hidden imagery to reflect the true sides of Alison and Nicholas. When studying a painting, one must look closely to discover the fine details that will lead …

…John respects Nicholas because of his education; John trusts that what Nicholas tells him is true. Nicholas takes advantage of how people view him. He misleads John in order to have an affair with Alison. These characters are an example of what happens when someone or something is not studied carefully. Important details are overlooked because another detail hides them. Works Cited 1. Chaucer, Geoffrey. The Canterbury Tales. Trans. Frank Ernest Hill. New York: Heritage Press. 1946