There once was a Monk by Jennifer Martinez

The Monk

naomicarrasco13 — 2024-11-22 16:54:11 UTC

riding a horse, which he was not to do (Lines 171-172)
ignored rules of his order (Lines 177- 178)
was “progressive” but supposed to be poor (Lines
owned dogs, which he was not to do (Lines 193-194)
expensive clothing (fur on sleeve) when monk is to be poor (Lines 195-198)
fat (opposite of his vows) (Lines 203-204)
•IS satirized because he is a monk and is supposed to be poor, but he owns expensive clothing and doesn’t follow the rules.
•(THINK ABOUT) Character Analysis- How is the description of The Monk differ from the lifestyle you know a monk should have?
•A Monk is supposed to be poor but this Monk’s lifestyle is described differently because he has money to own expensive clothing when he shouldn’t be able to and he also doesn’t follow the rules.
•(THINK ABOUT) Social Commentary How does Chaucer show his opinions on the church through his description of these spiritual characters? Chaucer see that all of these spiritual character do everything but what they suppose to do.

Tale

naomicarrasco13 — 2024-12-11 14:45:12 UTC

Spark Notes Summary

The Host wishes that his own wife were as patient as Melibee’s, and calls upon the Monk to tell the next tale. First he teases the Monk, pointing out that the Monk is clearly no poor cloisterer. The Monk takes it all in stride and tells a series of tragic falls, in which noble figures are brought low: Lucifer, Adam, Sampson, Hercules, Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar, Zenobia, Pedro of Castile, and down through the ages.

My Summary

The host asked the monk to share the next story and expresses his wish that his own wife will be as understanding as Melibee's. He starts by making fun of the Monk, pointing out that he is obviously not a poor cloisterer. Nobility such as Lucifer, Adam, Sampson, Hercules, Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar, Zenobia, Pedro of Castile, and others are brought low in this series of tragic falls related by the Monk.

What Do I Think About My Tale?

naomicarrasco13 — 2024-12-11 15:18:23 UTC

The Monk's expensive way of life, preferring the expensive life style , and hating the rules a monk has to follow. The Monk is known for doing the opposite of what he is suppose to do. He ignored the rules and was a lair. One thing the Monk had a different appearance then a regular Monk. He appeared well-fed and how dressed, he didn't dress how a Monk was supposed to be dressed. A Monk is supposed to poor but this Monk isn't poor.

Continuation of The Monk Tale (PART 1)

naomicarrasco13 — 2024-12-11 15:55:27 UTC

In loneliness, he looked to have a peaceful night, A break from the worldly desires fight.

A vision came through dreams, vivid and bright,

A path running, unfolding through darkness

He promised to leave all worldly ways behind,

To take the path of rightness, pure, and kind.

He joined together with the pilgrims with a humble heart,

Together they traveled, to a brand new start.

Continuation of The Monk Tale (PART 2)

naomicarrasco13 — 2024-12-11 15:55:41 UTC

But temptation seek, he could not avoid ,
The charms of the good life betrayed his heart.
A wise old man with bright eyes saw how the Monk struggled and offered his light.
"Son, beware," he said with a soft tone,
"For worldly desires can lead you badly alone."
In darkness, a light glowed-a truth revealed that virtue lies in humility, unsealed.

Continuation of The Monk Tale (PART 3)

naomicarrasco13 — 2024-12-11 15:57:51 UTC

He saw his faults, his weaknesses, so plain,
And screamed for help with a regretful heart pain.
A new path unfolded leading him to a heart divine.
He walked with faith through trials and conflict,
And found his peace in a loving life.
Transformation His heart, once cold, now warmed with love's fire,
His soul, once lost, now found its one desire

Continuation of The Monk Tale (PART 4)

naomicarrasco13 — 2024-12-11 16:03:55 UTC

He served the Lord with a humble heart, Found his peace, a brand new start.
His days were filled with acts of kindness true,
Reflecting the love that shined through.
His story in whispers, bold was told,
Inspiring others to a life of gold.
The Monk's tale came to an end, yet his legend lived on,
Testament to honesty, a heart won.

Continuation of The Monk Tale (PART 5)

naomicarrasco13 — 2024-12-11 16:06:21 UTC

And the pilgrims respected and obeyed his new ways, And asked his advice, day by day.
He taught them to carry themselves, upon their own strand.
Together they went to the Canterbury's temple,
To be blessed, and to love sublime.
The Monk arrived with a light heart, where his traveling ended in the delight of love.

Continuation of The Monk Tale ( THE END)

naomicarrasco13 — 2024-12-11 16:13:39 UTC

With humble heart he lived and died, Leaving behind him an example to abide.
His story, in whispers, told so bold, Inspiring generations to life in gold.
His heart once cold, now warmed with the fire of love,
Brightly shines, with the most true and higher love.
The tale of the monk, will always shine bright, A beacon of hope for hearts so divine.