The Canterbury Tales: The Reeve's Tale Learning Guide: Table of Contents
Introduction
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Symbol: The Horse
Imagery: Sex
Setting
Narrator Point of View
Genre
Tone
Writing Style
What's Up With the Title?
What's Up With the Ending?
Tough-o-Meter
Plot Analysis
Booker's Seven Basic Plots Analysis
Three Act Plot Analysis
Trivia
Steaminess Rating
Brief Summary
Lines 67 – 132
Lines 133 – 169
Lines 170 – 212
Lines 213 – 252
Lines 253 – 313
Lines 314 – 344
Lines 345 – 379
Lines 380 – 413
Lines 414 – 470
Characters
John and Aleyn
John and Aleyn Timeline
Symkyn the Miller
Symkyn the Miller Timeline
Malyne
Malyne Timeline
Symkyn's Wife
Symkyn's Wife Timeline
Character Roles (Protagonist, Antagonist...)
Protagonist
Antagonist
Tools of Characterization
Themes
Quotes
Lies and Deceit
Lies and Deceit Quotes
Sex
Sex Quotes
Violence
Violence Quotes
Wealth
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Symbol: The Horse
Imagery: Sex
Setting
Narrator Point of View
Genre
Tone
Writing Style
What's Up With the Title?
What's Up With the Ending?
Tough-o-Meter
Plot Analysis
Booker's Seven Basic Plots Analysis
Three Act Plot Analysis
Trivia
Steaminess Rating
Brief Summary
Lines 67 – 132
Lines 133 – 169
Lines 170 – 212
Lines 213 – 252
Lines 253 – 313
Lines 314 – 344
Lines 345 – 379
Lines 380 – 413
Lines 414 – 470
Characters
John and Aleyn
John and Aleyn Timeline
Symkyn the Miller
Symkyn the Miller Timeline
Malyne
Malyne Timeline
Symkyn's Wife
Symkyn's Wife Timeline
Character Roles (Protagonist, Antagonist...)
Protagonist
Antagonist
Tools of Characterization
Themes
Quotes
Lies and Deceit
Lies and Deceit Quotes
Sex
Sex Quotes
Violence
Violence Quotes
Wealth
Wealth Quotes
Rules and Order
Rules and Order Quotes
Cunning and Cleverness
Cunning and Cleverness Quotes
Language and Communication
Language and Communication Quotes
Society and Class
Society and Class Quotes
Best of the Web
Module Quizzes
Quotes (What was Said)
Quotes (What was Said) True or False
Themes (For the Most Part)
Themes (For the Most Part) True or False
Symbols
Symbols True or False
Reeve Ho
Reeve Ho True or False
Pretty Disappointing - Not a Single Mention of Superman
Pretty Disappointing - Not a Single Mention of Superman True or False
Study Questions
Essay
Teaching The Canterbury Tales: The Reeve's Tale
Current Events & Pop Culture
Challenges & Opportunities
Assignments & Activities
Characterization
Chew On This
Character Journal Entry
Facebook Plot Summary
Archetypes
Symbolism, Allusion, and Irony
Literary Devices
Adaptation
Why Should I Care?
He's a Funny Guy
Vengeance Is Sweet—or Is It?
Hey, Did This Guy Have One Original Idea?
Discussion & Essay Questions
Reading Quizzes
Related History & Literature on Shmoop
Rules and Order
Rules and Order Quotes
Cunning and Cleverness
Cunning and Cleverness Quotes
Language and Communication
Language and Communication Quotes
Society and Class
Society and Class Quotes
Best of the Web
Module Quizzes
Quotes (What was Said)
Quotes (What was Said) True or False
Themes (For the Most Part)
Themes (For the Most Part) True or False
Symbols
Symbols True or False
Reeve Ho
Reeve Ho True or False
Pretty Disappointing - Not a Single Mention of Superman
Pretty Disappointing - Not a Single Mention of Superman True or False
Study Questions
Essay
Teaching The Canterbury Tales: The Reeve's Tale
Current Events & Pop Culture
Challenges & Opportunities
Assignments & Activities
Characterization
Chew On This
Character Journal Entry
Facebook Plot Summary
Archetypes
Symbolism, Allusion, and Irony
Literary Devices
Adaptation
Why Should I Care?
He's a Funny Guy
Vengeance Is Sweet—or Is It?
Hey, Did This Guy Have One Original Idea?
Discussion & Essay Questions
Reading Quizzes
Related History & Literature on Shmoop