What idea does the description of the prioress in the prologue to Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales convey? She was a devout nun for whom religion and God were of prime importance. She was concerned for the general well-being of her fellow pilgrims. She aspired to courtly life and behaved like a court lady rather than a nun. She was not a person devoted to fashion and courtly manners.

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Jaylee Chambers

22 November, 00:29

What idea does the description of the prioress in the prologue to Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales convey? She was a devout nun for whom religion and God were of prime importance. She was concerned for the general well-being of her fellow pilgrims. She aspired to courtly life and behaved like a court lady rather than a nun. She was not a person devoted to fashion and courtly manners.

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Guadalupe Erickson · Answer 1

The idea is that the lady wasn't really focused on how she looked or what people thought of her. She focused more on the fact of her faith and the people she cared about, she had a very high self esteem and thought highly of herself.