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-Franklin
-Justice at the Sessions
-Member for the Shire
-Sheriff
Landowner
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There was a Franklin with him, with a beard as white as a petal, good-humored man, rosy cheeks and quite harmless, he loved food, cake and wine in the morning, he lived for the fun things and always has, the only thing that mattered was happiness. His home was open to all, no one had a better selection of foods, any food a man could ever want. His table was always ready for company. As a judge and representative, there was no one greater. He was one to look up to in society.
"White as a daisy-petal was his beard.
A sanguine man, high-colored and benign"
"He lived for pleasure and had always done, For he was Epicurus' very son, In whose opinion sensual delight Was the one true felicity in sight."
(lines 345-348)
Don't worry, be happy
"As noted as St. Julian was for bounty He made his household free to all the County." (lines 349-350)
Hospitable, welcoming
Jeff Bridges
I think that Chaucer is not satirizing the Franklin, but rather, thinks highly of him. It is obvious by how Chaucer describes the Franklin. He alludes to persons who display kindness and generosity.
In addition, the Franklin's generous actions do not match his occupations as a tax collector, wealthy landowner, and sheriff, which usually makes readers think of a cold, cruel person. Chaucer's description of the Franklin are all positive and do not have a rude, demeaning connotation.
-Santa Clause
(Chaucer, lines 342-343)