Thesis Statements by Ms. HK https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb Put your name as the title, then list your thesis statement. By midnight WEDNESDAY (Cohort A) or MONDAY (Cohort B), comment on at least two other posts. Comments may include -specific feedback, -ideas for supporting evidence, -connections, -questions, etc. Do not be vague. Vague comments are not helpful. BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME! en-us 2017-03-31 16:40:31 UTC 2025-11-03 13:33:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/270d.png Madeline Jones https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/866544603 The Knight was used to show that medieval knights were considered noble, true, honest men who were very brave in battle.  ]]> 2020-10-27 16:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/866544603 Hope Certa-Werner https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/867107928 Chaucer uses the money-driven Friar in the Canterbury Tales to exemplify the corruption of the Catholic Church and its officials in Medieval times.]]> 2020-10-27 18:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/867107928 Lee Doolittle https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/867390732 The knight was a statement that all there are good people out there and not all of them are corrupt.]]> 2020-10-27 19:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/867390732 Keenan Erickson keenanerickson1_2 https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/867417570 Chaucer uses the monk as an archetype to show when it is appropriate for a person to defy archaic laws and expectations pushed onto them by others. ]]> 2020-10-27 19:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/867417570 Alex Kujawa https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/869707804 Chaucer uses the Prioress to represent those who long for a different life outside the church.]]> 2020-10-28 14:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/869707804 Douglas https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/870014521 The Friar in The Canterbury Tales shows that he can manipulate the system of religion to achieve a life of riches and power.]]> 2020-10-28 15:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/870014521 Logan W https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/870719109 Chaucer is using the Skipper to possibly portray good and bad qualities and traits to have, like work ethics, humbleness, and bounds of intelligence. 

]]> 2020-10-28 17:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/870719109 Madeline Stroup https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/871915163 Chaucer uses the Franklin to explore the character of the wealthy, noble class by highlighting his generosity, humility, and model citizenship.]]> 2020-10-29 02:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/871915163 Ethan Kohne ethankohne1_2 https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/872072905 The knight is portrayed as a true, noble warrior who's modesty shines above all else.]]> 2020-10-29 03:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/872072905 Youngston Feather youngstonfeather https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/874848931 The Manciple is used as an example of the middle class that manages to outperform those considered to be better educated than him while not being entirely honest in his work.]]> 2020-10-29 20:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/874848931 Nicole Gregory https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/876194335 Yeoman is an assistant, he assists an alchemist in search for the philosopher's stone. He is also a forester and he is really good at woodcraft.]]> 2020-10-30 13:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/876194335 isabellewickstrom https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/877288625 The Monk is a good person despite his religious shortcomings, because of his human flaws, his kind nature, and his general understanding of people.]]> 2020-10-30 17:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/877288625 Shaun Nelson https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/877702047 Chaucer uses the Knight to show not all people who have status and wealth are corrupt and look down on others.

]]> 2020-10-30 19:36:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/877702047 Marshall Morris marshallmorris2 https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/877704969 The squire cares more about looking good as a squire than being a good squire.]]> 2020-10-30 19:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/877704969 Zander Sislo https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/877761004 The doctor is supposed to be a remarkable individual in society, however, Chaucer challenges that by showing the doctor to be full of greed.


]]> 2020-10-30 19:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/877761004 Kyle Kittelson kylekittelson https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/880569235 The merchant is characterized in a way that makes him seem like he knows what he is doing all the time. This may not be exactly true, saying that we are told that he is in debt. He shows people what he wants them to see of a merchant. This shows that not everyone is what they are showing on the outside as they are on the inside.]]> 2020-11-01 22:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/880569235 Hayden Langley https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/882667458 Chaucer is using the merchant to show that even people who are nice and work hard can still be poor and struggling.


]]> 2020-11-02 15:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/882667458 Alicyn Parkinson alicynparkinson https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/883835868 Chaucer is using the Parson to show how a religious figure should be while comparing him to the Friar, Monk, Prioress, Summoner, and Pardoner. Making them seem more selfish and sinful almost like he is there for comparison. ]]> 2020-11-02 19:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/883835868 Maison Wiberg https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/884331144 Chaucer uses The Friar to show the corruption of the Church and people abusing religion to gain power and wealth.]]> 2020-11-02 22:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/884331144 Cody Pearson codypearson2_2 https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/884841733 2020-11-03 03:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/884841733 Austin Gunnarson austingunnarson https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/885031595 The Knight is represented as a loyal and honorable citizen, whos nobility and generosity, while also being rather peasant-like, has made him a respected member of society and note-worthy because all of his battles are fought  religiously.]]> 2020-11-03 05:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/885031595 The Knight is described to as a very honorable and chivalrous person who is known for his generosity and trustworthiness. These traits are make him such a respected and yet feared individual. https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/886972034 2020-11-03 17:03:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/886972034 The knight is a honest, and generous person, who can be trusted by many. These traits the knight consumes makes him a respected/ feared soul. https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/887083535 2020-11-03 17:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/887083535 Chase Lambert https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/887103508 The squire is portrayed as both a lavish and kind hearted man, even with those traits he fought in battles alongside the knight. This traits made him well liked among the people. 

]]> 2020-11-03 17:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/887103508 Tyson Yliniemi tysonyliniemi https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/887818529 Chaucer uses The Monk to show how not every one follows the rules of there duty, It also show how often times people let greed get in the way, and he shows how the Monk lives under his own rules and regulations. ]]> 2020-11-03 20:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/887818529 Emelya Roth https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/893802142 In the Cantebury tales, the Friar is not a good character due to certain aspects about his suspicious character that contradict how he should be as a Friar and member of the church.       

]]> 2020-11-05 13:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/893802142 kaydendahlberg https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/899634065 Chaucer makes the summoner a very bad example of a religious figure, he took bribes and was always drunk in the story]]> 2020-11-07 03:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/899634065 Chaucer portrays the Friar as a figure of the church, he used the money that was for his countrymen for himself and he had a drinking problem. Knowing the tavernkeepers and bar maids better then his own countrymen. riversmith https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/916652736 2020-11-12 14:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/916652736 Kayla Johnson https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/976670164 Chaucer uses the character the Knight, to show that there is good in the world. ]]> 2020-12-01 17:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/976670164 Katrina larson https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/1032443763 Chaucer used the doctor to show that it doesn't matter what position someone holds, they can still be taken over by greed and selfishness.]]> 2020-12-18 19:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mshk/whbp74956ovb/wish/1032443763