Which statement best describes the satire in the excerpt? chaucer criticizes the idea of preserving holy relics from the saints. chaucer criticizes the idea that forgiveness is available for purchase. chaucer highlights the need for confession before death. chaucer highlights the sinful indulgences of the church leaders.
Question: Which statement best describes the satire in the excerpt? chaucer criticizes the idea of preserving holy relics from the saints. chaucer criticizes the idea that forgiveness is available for purchase. chaucer highlights the need for confession before death. chaucer highlights the sinful indulgences of the church leaders.
One of the most prominent examples of satire in The Canterbury Tales is Chaucer's portrayal of the Pardoner, a corrupt church official who sells indulgences and relics to the pilgrims. In this excerpt, the Pardoner explains his methods of deceiving people into believing that his relics are genuine and that they can buy forgiveness from him. Chaucer criticizes the idea that forgiveness is available for purchase, as well as the idea of preserving holy relics from the saints, which he implies are nothing but bones and rags. He also highlights the sinful indulgences of the church leaders, who exploit the people's faith and ignorance for their own gain. By using irony, exaggeration, and sarcasm, Chaucer exposes the hypocrisy and corruption of the medieval church.
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