Sections B, C, G - "The Pardoner's Tale" HW Questions - Due next class!

On a sheet of loose leaf paper, respond to each of the following questions. Use your RAPP strategy (restate, answer, prove, proofread) to ensure that your response is thoughtful and complete.

1. Why do you think the rioters set out to kill death in the first place? Think about what they learn from the boy and the innkeeper, their view of themselves, and other factors that may influence or impair their judgment.
2. Is the old man's statement that the rioters can find death under the oak tree true? If so, how?
3. A literary theme is a large idea or universal message taken from a literary text. How does "The Pardoner's Tale" convey the theme that money is at the root of all evil?
4. How is personification used in this tale?