Parson

== =​ The Parson​ Lines 487-537  =



Character Traits
 * There never was a better priest than the Parson.
 * He never swore, and always gave to the poor.
 * He was a man of his word, and practiced what he preached.
 * He was a dependable role model who portrayed leadership and kindness.
 * The Parson was a very honest guy who taught from and lived according to the bible.
 * He chose to turn down a job that would have brought him a lot of money, because he wanted to stay home and "shepherd his flock," or take care of his church people.
 * He has no illusions.

Physical Appearance
 * The text is not very clear as to what he looks like, but he is short, stout, and partially bald.
 * He carries a staff. Line 505.
 * In the original text, a picture is included of him dressed in a red robe, riding a horse.

Vocabulary
 * Line 493, 528; Benign - a kind and gentle disposition, generous.
 * Line 505; Stave- a staff.
 * Line 517; Benefice- favor or benefit.
 * Line 518; Encumber- to obstruct or impede motion or action.
 * Line 536; Scrupulosity- Having a moral or ethical consideration or standard that acts as a restraining force or inhibits certain actions.

[|Parson's prologue and tale (original)] [|Character List-sparknotes] [|The Parson Prologue]

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We took our information directly from the text, and also from a few website, including sparknotes, readprint.com, and dictionary.com.