No that wasn't a typo in the title, and yes, I know Chaucer was a dude, but he reminds me so much of my grandmother! One of her favorite things to do is to park outside a grocery store and just people watch. She could sit in a populated place and watch people for hours, getting to know them in her own special way.
In the reading, Chaucer seems much the same. He can describe each of these characters right down to their clothing and exactly how high their nose is stuck in the air. But one thing I especially love about him is the way he romantically and poetically views the world. Yes, they are just simple country folk and clergyman, but when described by Chaucer it is almost as though their course peasant garb has been covered in a dust of the same kind found on a butterfly's wings. The effect is enchanting, and makes a "down to earth" world seem more like whipping cream than 2% milk.
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I really like this comparison. Chaucer paints very extreme pictures of each of these characters, yet makes it seem as if they were people he just happened to run into!
ReplyDelete"and makes a "down to earth" world seem more like whipping cream than 2% milk." I just want to express my love for this analogy. It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI really love this! One of my grandfather's favorite pastimes is people watching. I enjoy joining him when I'm home. It is quite fun! I also love how you saw Chaucer's romantic take! I always tend to get caught up in trying to see how he is calling people out, so I miss the beauty of his words! Thanks for pointing that out!
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