Arveragus

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Arveragus is the noble and devoted knight in Geoffrey Chaucer’s "The Franklin’s Tale," known for his commitment to equality and mutual respect in marriage.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Chaucer character
fictional character
knight
literary character
advocatesFor equality in marriage
mutual respect in marriage
appearsIn The Canterbury Tales
The Franklin’s Tale
linked to: The Franklin's Tale
associatedWith Dorigen’s vow to Aurelius
moral dilemma about promises
believesIn sovereignty of each partner in marriage
characterTrait devoted
generous
honorable
humble
loving
patient
trustworthy
createdBy Geoffrey Chaucer
ethicalStance respects Dorigen’s promises
values personal honor over jealousy
firstAppearance The Franklin’s Tale
linked to: The Franklin's Tale
gender male
genreOfWork Breton lai
languageOfWork Middle English
literaryPeriod Middle English literature
linked to: Middle English
literaryTradition medieval romance
narrativeRole protagonist of The Franklin’s Tale
notableFor allowing Dorigen freedom in marriage
commitment to marital equality
keeping his promises
occupation knight
partOf frame narrative of The Canterbury Tales
relationshipWith Dorigen
setting Brittany
socialStatus noble
spouse Dorigen
themeAssociated courtly love
gentilesse
honor
marital fidelity
value chivalry
courtesy
mutual obedience in marriage
workAuthor Geoffrey Chaucer

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