Students are to read "The Miller's Tale" and complete the following assignment for tomorrow:
Read the tale and respond to the following in complete sentences:
“The Miller”
In what condition is the Miller when he tells his tale? Why is this significant?
Describe the situation, the problem, the climax, the resolution—who gets made a fool of? Who wins?
Do you think that poetic justice, or a fitting punishment, is awarded to the characters? Explain.
Refer back to Chaucer’s vivid description of the Miller on page 12. How does this tale reflect the character?
Do you think that this tale is strong motivation for an even better tale by the Reeve? Why?
