Mrs. Kidd
English 12 Chaucer Unit
Prologue Seating Chart
Due Tuesday October 28
You are the host of the Tabard Inn and the weary pilgrims of The Canterbury Tales
have arrived for a short rest. It is your task to seat them at the dinner table for twelve
people. You must set it up according to who will get along best.
You have been given background information in the form of a work in progress entitled
“Prologue,” which is being written by the leader of the group. This work summarizes
each of the pilgrims and their individual character traits, along with their socio-economic
statuses and fashion tastes. The most pertinent information is primarily shown indirectly
through actions, so this is no easy task!
Assignment: write a rationale for each seating arrangement that you assign. Along with
this rationale, you must provide a chart illustrating the seating arrangement. To receive
a bonus, you may also make place cards and a menu that would “cater” to the taste of
the pilgrims.
You also happen to be a very nosy host, so “record” one of the conversations that you
overhear at the table.
Explanation:
Each rationale should be at least one paragraph in length, and should contain sufficient
evidence from the text to prove the choice that has been made. These rationales should
be typed in report form, as if it were being presented to a supervisor. Use proper citation
format. The conversation should be of sufficient length, and relevant to the characters
and how they are portrayed by Chaucer.
Your chart should diagram the table and the names of each pilgrim should be listed in
the proper place and should be as creative as possible. Remember, you have to
rationalize each choice. Should you decide to create a menu, find examples of
“authentic” Middle Age cuisine. Again, correctly cite your sources.
Breakdown of grade
Logistics and Appearance: 5 points
Rationale: 15 points
Conversation: 10 points
Total: 30 points
Extra credit: from 1 to 5 points each
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