Conclusion on Chapter II The first work written by the poet was The Book of the Duchess, however only The Canterbury Tales brought him fame and popularity. It is unknown for sure which was the final work of the poet as well as we never know what he did before the death. It is essential to know that Geoffrey Chaucer disappeared from social arena in 1400 and it seemed that it were his last days. Geoffrey Chaucer was buried in Westminster Abbey Geoffrey Chaucer has written a lot of different works which seem to impress people nowadays.[4;45] The first work The Book of the Duchess is devoted to John of Gaunt’s first wife written after her death. The poem is highly symbolic. The first part is rather boring due to the introduction of the narrators, but then, the discussion touches very important themes, such as life and death where white and black colors are used. The Canterbury Tales is the most popular work which consists of numerous stories most of which are poems while some of them are written in prose.[7;43] The main idea of this collection of stories is a telling contest the main characters have created. Therefore, each story participates in it. The more Geoffrey Chaucer’s poems I read, the more interesting and exciting this person becomes to me. Having written so many poems and prose, he also appears to be the contributor to the development of English language. Many authors of the modern time copy the structure and style of his writing. Many of poet’s works are used as the basis for creating personal works. Thus, British academic Walter William Skeat has written a book devoted to Chaucer’s works, their interpretation and meaning in detail where he has used the author’s poems as the basis for studying English language of the 14th century.[4;54]
Conclusion Seemingly aware of his own biases and prejudices, Chaucer exhorts the readers to consider his reportage as close to their honest accounts as possible. Any errors or additions on his part would be unjust and grossly misrepresentative of the individuals being described. He employs a linear and simplistic style of storytelling without many twists and frills. It keeps the reportage as close to the real and unaltered as possible. Obviously, when he goes to narrate each individual’s stories, he takes the liberty of using their personal traits and quirks as governing markers in the narration style. Now the owner of the Tabard Inn, the host arranges the supper for every pilgrim and that wins the heart of everyone. Hospitable and affable, he praises them as the best bunch of pilgrims he has met and proffers an innovative sport for them. He expounds that rather than travelling to Canterbury is disparate and unconnected strangers why do not all the pilgrims play a round of story-telling. He encourages all of them to narrate two stories on the way to Canterbury and two on the return journey.
This will keep their morale and energies up for the journey. He propositions that he would be the final judge for the quality of the tales. He promises a free meal to the best talebearer on the return which the rest of the party will fund.
The Host decided to pay for his own travel with one condition that if anyone argues with his final judgment, that person will bear the cost of his travel. Every pilgrim gets onboard with the idea. The pilgrimage now becomes an exciting adventure rather than a chastening spiritual quest.
They all embark on their adventure the next morning. Straws are drawn to decide the order of storytellers. The Knight, mush out of resounding admiration and universal regard gets to go first.
He draws the short one and gets to tell his tale first. The rest of the poem describes various tales from the pilgrims. In the end, not everyone gets to tell their stories let alone two of them and the merry group does not even make it to Canterbury. As it happens, Chaucer did not finish his own magnum opus.
