So the Pardoner tells this tale on everyone's journey to Canterbury. But what is especially interesting is the Pardoner's own hypocrisy. He asks for gold and jewel while preaching of salvation and the folly of greed.
So this Canterbury tale not only describes the religious values of the times, but also some of the problems with using religion for profit.
"My holy pardon cures and will suffice, / So that it brings me gold, or silver brings, / Or else, I care not- brooches, spoons, or rings."
— The Pardoner's Tale, 620-622
Chaucer's Canterbury Tales are an interesting look into medieval society. His method of portraying characters by what stories they tell is interesting.
If you want to learn more, you can read the translation I used which also has additional information on the tale. If you enjoyed this, look at the other options, and some of the other presentations!
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