A facade of piety--Canturburry Tales
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A faade of piety-where there is Nun
"Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking". This quotation from H. Jackson Brown Jr. could not be stated any better. For this is the exact reason as to why Chaucer finds faults with the Nun. It is clear to see that Chaucer views the Nun as someone unfitting of being a member of the clergy due to her futile attempts to be viewed as "pious." Additionally, out of a desire to be viewed as a "noble" the Nun carries herself in ways that while not perceivable by herself, are easily seen as false to others. A further qualm that Chaucer has with the Nun is that while practically void of intelligence, she seems convinced that she is a fountain of knowledge. Chaucer finds the character of the Nun ridiculous in all of her actions because she does not realize how her actions are anything but those of a nun! The use of irony as well as imagery in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales highlight his condescending views of the Nun, while revealing his annoyance regarding her hypocrisy and counterfeit religious zeal, leading to an overall tone of contempt toward her character and actions in all ways...