Question

In the Pardoner's Tale, how does the Pardoner use his history to accumulate wealth for himself? What does this mean about him?

Answer 1

In his prologue, the Pardoner frankly confesses that he is a fraud motivated by greed and avarice and that he is guilty of all seven sins. Even though he is essentially a hypocrite in his profession, he is at least being honest as he makes his confession. But then, ironically, at the end of his tale, he requests that the pilgrims make a contribution.
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