The+Parson

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The Parson is extremely poor, but he is rich in holy thoughts and work. He preaches the Gospel and teaches his parishioners sincerely. Although he was poor, he was content and happy even in times of adversity. He never took the __tithes__ of his parishoners, but on the contrary he would generously offer them help in cash and kindness. The Parson is extremely dedicated to the church and preaching, as he regularly visited the houses of his parishioners, which were scattered all over, even in adverse weather conditions.. He led his parishoners to heaven setting a good example for the others to follow. He was not vain or boastful and he held a gentle disposition. He is everything that the Monk, the Friar, and the Pardoner are not.

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 * __Parishioner__ - member of a church or parish.
 * __Tithe__ - 1/10 of a person's income that was paid as a tax to support the church.
 * __Asunder__ - apart in direction or position.[[image:http://www.fotosearch.com/bthumb/CSP/CSP393/k3939400.jpg width="197" height="177" align="right"]]
 * __Benefice__ - an endowed church office giving income to its holder.
 * __Encumbered__ - to hold back the motion or action of.
 * __Mire__ - area of wet, soggy ground.
 * __Disdainful__ - beneath one's dignity; scorn.
 * __Scrupulosity__ - careful of details; precise.

 1. What specific occupation does your character practice?  2. What is Chaucer’s tone toward this character and how does he convey it?  3. What was his or her social standing?  4. What might your character’s day to day life be like?  5. What details does Chaucer include about the character’s physical appearance and personality?  6. What modern day occupation might correspond to your medieval character and why?
 * The Parson is a member of the Protestant clergy. He was a shepherd and a priest.
 * The Parson is idolized. He does what is expected of him and more.
 * He has a high social standing because he is apart of the clergy.
 * The Parson would take care of his sheep and preach the word of god to anyone.
 * He did not mind being covered in dirt. Cleanliness was not as important as protecting his sheep from wolves. He was a holy-minded man and well read. A persistent and patient man when attempting to complete a job. A giver rather than a receiver.
 * A Priest would be the perfect job for the Parson because it would allow him to still practice what he believes in.