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What Was The Noble Class In The Canterbury Tales?

The nobility in The Canterbury Tales is represented by the knight, which Chaucer describes as loving, “trouthe and honour, freedom and curteisye” (46). Since the knight is a worthy defender and protector of the people, the modern-day equivalent would be our country’s police officers and military. What social classes are represented in The Canterbury Tales? …

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