In "The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey CHaucer, what class system is the Pardoner?

Answer 1

The Pardoner in Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales" is of the Merchant class. His main occupation was the selling of indulgences (the remission of punishment to a repentant sinner), but he also might sell religious relics and preach. Indulgences were of varying degrees and sold for various prices.

Answer 2

A Pardoner in the 14th century is someone who sold indulgences for the Church. According to Wikipedia, they belong to the middle class of the era. Please see link below from Wikipedia, then scroll down to "The Complete Work." This was indicated in the second paragraph.

I did some additional research, and here's what I found: According to the second link provided below, the Middle English Period was divided into three classes: the Nobility, the Church, and the Commoners. Among the Commoners, it seems that the Pardoner was considered to be the lowest of them all. Please see the second link:

Answer 3

Not sure I understand the question.

A pardoner sold indulgences for the Church. It does not say he's a priest, but he's at least got sanction from the Church, so I'd say that he's at least what might be called 'middle class' although 'priest class' might be acceptable too

Answer 4

believe it or not there is a cartoon movie of the canterbury tales we read 2 of the tales in lit last year but my teacher said she hated them so we just watched the movie for the rest of them