The Canterbury Tales
What are the characteristics of the Prioress that indicate that she may not be a devout member of the Church? Which of the seven deadly sins might she represent?
The Prioress from the Canterbury Tales
The Prioress from the Canterbury Tales
The Prioress is supposed to be a religious figure but she does not look or act the part. Instead of rosary beads with a crucifix, she carried vanity beads. She dresses garishly rather than simply. She is also extremely large which tells us she suffers from the sin of gluttony.