from The Canterbury Tales: "The Prologue"
"Black scabby brows he had, and a thin beard./Children were afraid when he appeared."
These lines from the prologue of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales describe the Summoner as
(1 point)
• courageous.
• ordinary.
• ignorant.
• fearsome.
The lines from the prologue of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales describe the Summoner as fearsome.
from The Canterbury Tales: "The Prologue"
"Black scabby brows he had, and a thin beard./Children were afraid when he appeared."
These lines from the prologue of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales describe the Summoner as
(1 point)
• courageous.
• ordinary.
• ignorant.
• fearsome.
The lines from the prologue of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales describe the Summoner as fearsome.
The lines from the prologue of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales describe the Summoner as fearsome.
The lines from The Canterbury Tales describing the Summoner as having "black scabby brows" and a "thin beard" indicate that he has a rather unpleasant and unattractive appearance. Furthermore, the fact that "children were afraid when he appeared" suggests that he evokes fear in others.
To determine the correct answer choice, we need to analyze the lines and consider the descriptions given. Based on the evidence provided, the most suitable answer would be "fearsome" since the Summoner's appearance and demeanor instill fear in those around him. Therefore, the correct answer is "fearsome."