Title: Human Imperfection, Written From the Book: "Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer, Assignment: Write an essay that analyzes Chaucer's intent in his work.

In England's Middle Ages, Christianity played a defining role in the ethics and morals in English society. Geoffrey Chaucer, the author of the Canterbury Tales, was clearly influenced by Christian morals and ethics in his writing, as shown through the comparison of the miller's and the pardoner's tales. Through blending his religious and social beliefs, Chaucer created this compilation of tales which illustrate his own social values and religious ethics. While both the miller's and …

…the will of God in a much more serious tone. By creating separate tones for each of the tales, Chaucer reveals his personal beliefs about relying on social institutions verses God's will. Chaucer obviously believes in obeying the will of God, while he quickly reveals the flaws in social institutions. The comparison of the miller's and pardoner's tales suggests that Chaucer has no faith in man-made institutions and human imperfection; Chaucer only trusts God himself.