and 26 displays these quotes, “…poison he did pour” and “…romp with him as in a game/ and with your dagger see, you do the same”. They begin scheming against each other to gain more for them. When the men reached the tree, they automatically begin to think only of themselves. In my opinion, the old man was very wise in pointing the fact out that death will be found at this tree. The path was under an oak tree that actually had a treasure of gold. An old man directed them to death’s path. The three travelers set out to slay death.
They did not want to appear as robbers, so they planned to travel at night as seen in this quote on page 25, “This treasure must be carried home by night”. They were not concerned about whose money they were stealing they cared only about their personal statue. The men were concerned with how to travel with the money without looking like robbers as noted when they stated, “For men would say that we were robbers strong/ and we’d, for our own treasure, hang ere long” (p 25). This is very similar to the tale of the three men that struck gold under the oak tree. Everyone is caught up in his or her own battle of gaining their share of the riches.
“Show me the money” has been the theme of this generation. The tale of the three men overtaken with greed relates to this present decade of people. The story also portrays the effects that greed has on one’s life. This is one of his sins that is evident that allows me to propose the statement, “Practice what you preach, pardoner”. Personally, I believe that the pardoner is willing to tell just about anything to receive money for himself. Does he sincerely care about the condition of one’s soul or is he just out for a quick buck? On page 27, the pardoner comments that his “holy pardon cures and will suffice/ So that it bring me gold, or silver brings/ Or else, I care not- brooches, spoons, or rings”. He himself is also one that is overtaken by money. The pardoner seeks a commission from his audience for his tales. I find it ironic that he concludes his “sermon” by swearing with Christ’s name to begin his tale.Īnother aspect to consider is the greed of the pardoner. In fact, just after he explains that swearing is evil, he says “Now for the love of Christ” (p 22).This could be considered a form of swearing. He thrives to tell others the way of the Lord and condemn them for their sins however, he is guilty of the same. Many people love to advise others how to live their lives, but they lack the concept themselves.The pardoner is in fact this same way. Even today, similar quotes can be heard from people across the nation. The pardoner blames people who drink and says, “Lust is in all wine and drunkenness” (p 19).
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