One of the most famous quotes from the canterbury tales is uttered by the

pardoner in 1. 8 of "the pardoner's tale" and states, "radix malorum est cupiditas" (greed is

the root of all evil). what does this statement mean in the historical and social context of the

canterbury tales?

What is the metaphor used for captain beatty? what is he being compared to?

What is the effect of narrator's word choice on the tone of this passage? the words "my heart shrank within itself" create a fearful tone. the words "better-omened" set a hopeful tone. the words "wounded his fellow" develop a remorseful tone. the words "struck harsh upon my ears" suggest an irritated tone.

How did the older men calm the younger ones down when they learned from some of the prisoners where they were? (chapter 3 of the book night)