The Canterbury Tales

b. Does the speaker mention anything unfavorable or negative about the pilgrim? The unfavoravle comment may be subtle, so be prepared to explain why they are unfavorable

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The speaker is subtle - for example, the religious wear love knots (the nun), have faces that would scare children (summoner), are perhaps "gay" (I judged he was a gelding or a mare - the pardoner). Especially the religious types get many negative comments.