Recap:

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• The plot is as followed
• A noble knight Virginius, his wife, and their
  virtuous daughter, Virginia, live in harmony
• A judge, Appius, lusts for the beautiful daughter
• He collusions with Claudius, on how to make this
  happen.
• They frame Virginius on kidnapping of Claudius
  slave, Virginia
• Judge gives motion to the vile man Claudius
• Before he turns over his daughter he mercifully,
  kills Virginia
• An angry mob kills the duo

Recap
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Themes

• The theme is
• Those who sin shall be destroyed by it
• For every evil, there is a parallel in justice
• Forsake sin, before sin destroys you(285)

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Symbols

• There are none!

4
Stereotypes

• Similar to tales
• Man of Law
• Prioress

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Symbols in Common Tales

• The Gods
• Satan
• The root of the conflicts are caused by Satans
  poison words and wisdom.
• Virgin (Fair Maiden)
• Victim, and often the cause for sin
• Notation on beliefs of Chaucers time

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Dinner Companion?

• Supporting Qualities
• He tells a good and spiritually moving tale
• He is a Physician
• He motivates men into hysteria with his tale

• Negative Qualities
• Needs to cheer up

The rest is up to you
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The End!