Canterbury Characterization

By: Our Group

Summoner

Story: Homeless, or home less than desirable, older man, in an inn.

Evidence: “there was a summoner, with us at the inn,”

Speech/Actions

Drunk, swearing, Latin. Evidence: “ And drinking strong red wine till

all was hazy. Then he would shout and jabber as if crazy, and wouldn’t speak a word except in latin.”

Thinks/Feels

Depressed or sad, Ponders when or where he will eat next, doesn’t really think too much.

Evidence: “No wonder, for he heard them every day.” “Then Questio quid juris was his tag.”

I ask what the point of the law applies.

Looks/Dresses

Wears whatever he has, thin beard, narrow eyes.

Evidence: “Children were afraid when he appeared.”

Guildsmen

Story: Salesmen, group of people, dyers, carpenters, weavers etc.

Evidence: “A haberdasher, a dyer, a carpenter, a weaver and a carpet maker were among our ranks, all in the livery.”

Speaks/Acts

Proper or fancy talker, act like rich people. Evidence: “They were so trim and fresh.”

Thinks/Feels

Full of themselves, Enjoys working to make money.

Evidence: “Each seemed a worthy burgess, fit to grace a guild-hall with a seat upon the dias.”

Looks/Dresses

Dresses top class, wealthy. Looks sophisticated.

Evidence: “their gear would pass for new.” “They had the capital and revenue.”