Miller's Tale - Compare and contrast Nicholas and Absolon.

... Assignment: Miller's Tale Compare and contrast Nicholas and Absolon. We will look at what aspects of each character are identified i.e, how they are similar, how they are different and, how other characters respond to each of them. Also looking at Chaucer's use of language and how it emphasizes their similarities and differences. Firstly lets look at Nicholas and Absolon's physical description, their build, height, hair, posture, eye colour etc. There are some strikingly obvious differences between them that should be observed. Chaucer describes Absolons eyes, 'his eyen greye as goos'. This metaphor directly contrasts his eye colour with that of the colouring of a goose's. This is jusktraposed by the fact that it can also be a term of affection. This Strange comparison with that of a goose seems unusual but effective as the reader can associate with it easily. This is a commonly used medieval comparison. Apparently the white goose

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