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Alyona Chernova 10b
The Physician's Tale Virginius is the father of fourteen—year-old Virginia and a knight who kills his daughter instead of giving her to Judge Appius.
Virginia is the daughter of Virginia. Unwilling to surrender to Appius and lose her virtue, she agrees to her father's plan.
Appius is the judge and the main antagonist of the story. He feels lust for Virginia and comes up with a plan to get her legally
Claudius is a "serf" working for Appius; he is instructed to declare in court that Virginia is actually a slave who was kidnapped by Virginius.		In Rome there lived a noble knight Virginius, who had a beautiful daughter who deserved universal love for her beauty and virtue. Judge Appius, seeing her, wanted to possess her and, unable to approach the girl, persuaded the scoundrel Claudius. Claudius accused Virginia of stealing a slave, claiming that she was the knight's daughter. The judge, not listening to Virginia, decided to give the girl to Claudia. Stunned, Virginius returned home and decided to kill his daughter to avoid shame. The girl, crying, asked only to give her time to say goodbye to life. Virginius cut off her head and went with her to the judge. At that moment, the people stormed into the courthouse and freed Virginia. Judge Appius was imprisoned, where he committed suicide, and Claudius was exiled from Rome.Love for daughter
Nobility
Humility with fate		Lust
Envy
Deception		The moral of Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Doctor's Tale" is that any evil will have its hour of reckoning
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Semenov Dmitrii 10BThe Shipman's TaleThe Merchant - A wealthy man who is the husband of the lady in the tale.

The Merchant's Wife - The beautiful wife of the merchant who becomes the object of desire in the story.

The Shipman - The storyteller of the tale, a sea captain who serves as an intermediary between the merchant and his wife.

The Monk - A religious figure mentioned in the tale, representing the character with whom the merchant's wife has an affair.		The tale begins with a wealthy merchant who is often away on business. His beautiful wife, feeling neglected, seeks companionship. During one of the merchant's absences, she encounters a clever and charming monk who is merchant's cousin.

The monk and the merchant’s wife develop a flirtatious relationship, and she confides in him about her marital dissatisfaction. To win her affection, the monk offers to help her with a financial dilemma she faces—she wishes to buy some fine clothing but lacks the funds. The monk lends some money from merchant, and then he agrees to lend her money, indicating that he has a means to help her while also expressing his desire for her.

When the merchant returns from his travels, he asks the monk to give his money back but he states that he has already given them to his wife. The merchant's wife admits that she has received money from the monk. She argues that she may keep the gold to do with it as she pleases.

The Host curses the monk who has tricked both the merchant and his wife. "Invite no more monks to your house or inn" the Host advises.		1. Cunning and wit

2. The nature of deception

3. Critics of social norms		1. Deception

2. Infidelity

3. Greed

4. Hypocricy		The moral of "The Shipman's Tale" is that deception and infidelity can lead to the destruction of trust and complicated consequences in relationships. The story emphasizes the importance of loyalty and the need for caution in one’s actions and decisions.
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Shishkina Alina 10BThe Manciple's Tale* Phoebus (Apollo) is a beautiful and powerful god
* The crow is Phoebe's favorite bird
* Phoebe's wife is a beautiful woman in love with another		Phoebus, the god Apollo, live among people and has a beautiful wife whom he love madly. He is jealous of her, locking her in the house. He also has a white crow in a golden cage. The crow can speak and imitate a human voice. When Apollo leave, his wife and lover meet at his house. Upon returning, Apollo hear a crow croaking "Stolen!", he learne of the betrayal and, overcome with rage, kill his wife. After that, his heart is fille with regret, and he blame the crow, saying that because of her lies, he lose his belove. As punishment, he stripe her of her snow-white coloring, make her black, took away the power of speech and banishe her to the street. Since then, all crows are black and cawing, reminding of the fate of their predecessor. People should think about their words in order to avoid the sad fate of the white crow.A warning about the consequences of wrong words and frivolous decisionsThe vice in this story lies in Apollo' excessive jealousy and violent tendencies.It is important to weigh your words before saying anything. Defamation can have devastating consequences.
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Molofeev Alexandr 10BThe Miller’s TaleThe Miller - The storyteller of the tale, a bawdy and boisterous character who is known for his strength and crude humor.
John - A carpenter and the husband of Alison. He is depicted as foolish and overly jealous.
Alison - The beautiful young wife of John. She is clever, flirtatious, and plays a central role in the tale's comedic plot.
Nicholas - A poor student who is in love with Alison. He is cunning and devises a plan to seduce her.
Absolon - A parish clerk who also desires Alison. He is portrayed as vain and somewhat foolish, often trying to win her affection through songs and gifts.
The Parish Priest - A minor character who appears towards the end of the tale, involved in the humorous resolution of the story.		"The Miller's Tale" is a humorous and bawdy story about love, deception, and revenge. It follows a love triangle involving Alison, the beautiful wife of a jealous carpenter named John; Nicholas, a clever student who is in love with Alison; and Absolon, a vain parish clerk who also desires her.

Nicholas and Alison conspire to trick John. They devise a plan to make him believe that a great flood is coming, prompting him to hang three tubs from the rafters to save himself. While John sleeps in one of the tubs, Nicholas and Alison sneak away to have an affair.

Absolon, seeking Alison's affection, comes to her window to serenade her. In a moment of mischief, she exposes her backside to him instead. Enraged, Absolon returns with a hot poker to seek revenge. He tricks Nicholas into leaning out the window for another kiss, branding him in the process.

The tale ends with John waking up to find his wife and Nicholas together, leading to chaos and laughter. The story highlights themes of foolishness and the complexities of love, all wrapped in Chaucer's characteristic wit.		1)Cleverness and Wit 2) Love and Desire 3)Humor and Joy 4)Revenge and Justice1)Revenge 2)Manipulation 3)Impulsiveness 4)LustThe moral of "The Miller's Tale" can be summarized as follows:

"The folly of pride and jealousy can lead to one's own downfall, and the pursuit of lust and deception often brings chaos and unintended consequences."

This tale illustrates how characters driven by their vices—such as jealousy, lust, and pride—ultimately face humorous yet cautionary repercussions for their actions. It serves as a reminder to be wary of deceit and to recognize that the schemes we devise may backfire in unexpected ways.
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Nikolaev Alexandr 10BThe Pardoner's TaleThe old man: The virtue of the story. Represents the wisdom and understanding of life The three rioters: Represent the themes of youth and recklessness, lacking names but embodying a shared vice of greed.Three young men, known for their reckless behavior, hear of Death's presence in their village and set out to find and kill it. On their journey, they encounter an old man who tells them that Death is hiding under a nearby oak tree. When they reach the tree, they discover a treasure of gold coins, leading them to abandon their quest for Death. However, their greed takes over, and they decide to kill one another. Two of the rioters decide to kill the third while he goes to fetch food, and when he returns, he is poisoned. In an ironic twist, the remaining two rioters drink the wine laced with poison and die as well. the old man symbolizes wisdom and a deeper understanding of life and death.1) Greed 2) Hypocrisy The moral of the story is that greed is the root of all evil. It illustrates that the desire for wealth can lead to death.
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Sohina Adelina 10BThe Franklin's Tale1. Arviragus is a Breton knight, Dorigen's husband. 2. Dorigen is the wife of Arviragus, faithful, but became the object of love of Squire Aurelius. 3. Aurelius is a squire who is in love with Dorigen. 4. The Magician is a scientist who knows the art of illusions.The tale follows the Breton knight Arviragus and his wife Dorigen, who live in a marriage based on mutual respect and equality. While Arviragus is away, Dorigen, distressed by dangerous coastal rocks that might harm her husband’s ship, jokingly tells a squire named Aurelius—who loves her—that she will love him if he removes the rocks. Aurelius takes her seriously and hires a magician to create the illusion that the rocks are gone. When the “impossible” task is seemingly done, Aurelius demands Dorigen keep her word. Distraught, Dorigen tells Arviragus, who insists she must honor her promise. Aurelius, however, is moved by their integrity and releases Dorigen from her pledge. The story ends with the Franklin asking the audience who was the most noble or generous among the characters.1. Honesty 2. Humility 3. Generosity and nobility1.Lightheadedness 2. Desire for control. 3. PrideThe moral of the story “The Franklin's Tale” is the importance of faithfulness to one's word, honesty and nobility. True virtue manifests itself in a willingness.
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Pavlov Fyodor 10BThe Knight's Tale
The Knight's Tale features several key characters. These include Palamon and Arcite, two Athenian knights imprisoned in a tower;

Emily, the beautiful niece of the Duke of Athens, for whom they both fall in love;

Theseus, the Duke of Athens, who eventually releases the knights and becomes a key figure in resolving their conflict;

Hippolyta, Theseus's wife, a powerful Amazonian queen.

Minor characters, such as the jailer and various gods, also play roles in the unfolding drama.
The story revolves around Palamon and Arcite's rivalry for Emily's affection. After escaping imprisonment, they both secretly vow to win her hand. Theseus, unaware of their love for Emily, sets up a tournament, offering Emily's hand to the victor. Arcite wins the tournament, but is fatally injured in a fall from his horse. Upon hearing of Arcite's death, Emily chooses to remain chaste, and Palamon, though victorious in a sense, finds his triumph bittersweet. The story explores themes of love, fate, chance, and the capricious nature of fortune.
1. Courtly love
2. Medieval estates
3. A competition between pilgrims on the way to Canterbury
1. Wrath
2. Envy
3. Pride
The moral of "The Knight's Tale" isn't a single, easily stated lesson but rather a complex meditation on several intertwined themes. There's no clear-cut "do this, avoid that" message. There's no clear-cut "do this, avoid that" message. Instead, the story offers several interpretations, depending on the aspect emphasized.
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When the merchant returns from his travels, the wife cleverly deceives him. She tells him that she has used the shipman's money to purchase the clothes, suggesting that she has borrowed from a friend. To settle this debt, the merchant ultimately agrees to give his wife the money to repay the shipman, believing he is helping his wife while being oblivious to the affair.
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In a twist, the shipman collects the money from the merchant, having tricked him with the situation and emerged victorious in his seduction of the merchant’s wife. The tale concludes with a commentary on the nature of deceit and human relationships.
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Throughout the story, themes of infidelity, wit, and social commentary on marriage and entrepreneurship are woven into the narrative, showcasing Chaucer's critical view of societal norms.
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The shipman and the merchant’s wife develop a flirtatious relationship, and she confides in him about her marital dissatisfaction. To win her affection, the shipman offers to help her with a financial dilemma she faces—she wishes to buy some fine clothing but lacks the funds. The shipman agrees to lend her money, indicating that he has a means to help her while also expressing his desire for her.
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