About the Squire
The Squire's occupation in his society is to serve his father, Alexander, and eventually become a noble and respected knight. During this time there were many servants to serve the many royals. The Squire's father is a well-respected royal and therefore making himself high in social standing over the other towns-folk. However, within his own family, his social standing would be lower because he is learning how to be a knight and is taking after the older people in his family. Although he is recognized as a powerful and effective young knight, Chaucer does not mention details of the Squire's actions that represent his sexual passion. As a knight candidate, it seems the Squire should show his importance and honor in the community, but seems more interested in song writing and sex. In today's society, the Squire could possibly be a lower-ranked police officer or some sort of personal apprentice to a security guard.
The Squire's occupation in his society is to serve his father, Alexander, and eventually become a noble and respected knight. During this time there were many servants to serve the many royals. The Squire's father is a well-respected royal and therefore making himself high in social standing over the other towns-folk. However, within his own family, his social standing would be lower because he is learning how to be a knight and is taking after the older people in his family. Although he is recognized as a powerful and effective young knight, Chaucer does not mention details of the Squire's actions that represent his sexual passion. As a knight candidate, it seems the Squire should show his importance and honor in the community, but seems more interested in song writing and sex. In today's society, the Squire could possibly be a lower-ranked police officer or some sort of personal apprentice to a security guard.
The Squire's day to day life may consist of making songs, writing poems, riding horses, jousting, dancing, drawing, and writing. He practices all the activities a knight should be able to do, along with practices in chivalry and honorable duties.
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The lines that best describe the Squire's physical appearance are lines 83-88 and 91-94.
The lines that best describe the Squire's personality are in lines 86-90 and 96-103. |