Indeed, to explain the presence of physiognomy in Chaucer's most prescient work, it is necessary to partially eschew the text itself in favor of examining 14th century culture at large--both English and Continental.
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Although the Chaucer uses physiognomy most prevalently with the Miller, this science is found in nearly every description of every character. The Miller's portrait is relatively short but the majority of it is devoted to describing his physical features.
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Essays about Described Chaucer ... Character establishment in Chaucer; ... of these characters, as established by both the Miller telling the Tale and Chaucer. ... The first character that we meet is John the carpenter, described as ampquota ...
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Geoffrey Chaucer ... The Miller represents the stereotypical peasant physiognomy most clearly: round and ruddy, with a wart on his nose, the Miller appears rough and therefore suited to rough, simple work. The Pardoner’s glaring eyes and limp hair illustrate his fraudulence...
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Physiognomy is the interpretation of outward appearance, especially the features of the face, to discover a person's predominant temper and character. ... Physiognomy has also been used as a kind of divination and is often associated with astrology. The faces depicted to the right are from Barthélemy Coclès...
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Despite that, or perhaps because of it, the Office's testimony at last week's hearing on the Google Books settlement, before the House Judiciary Committee, may have generated more heat than light. ... And, in the spirit of full disclosure, I should say that I have mine. ... In that respect, it is closet relative in the menagerie...
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Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales I: the General Prologue ... Pay attention to physical descriptions (in medieval times, physiognomy was believed to be revealing of character -- see online information on the four humors). What do the descriptions reveal about the pilgrims' characters?
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the face or countenance, esp. when considered as an index to the character: a fierce physiognomy. ... the outward appearance of anything, taken as offering some insight into its character: the physiognomy of a nation.
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