The Canterbury Tales 10

At the heart of The Canterbury Tales is the idea of a pilgrimage, which was a common religious practice in the medieval period. Pilgrims would travel to the shrine of a saint, seeking blessings, healing, or penance. Chaucer’s fictional pilgrimage takes place as 30 travelers journey to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury. This journey serves as more than just a physical trek; it symbolizes the spiritual and moral quest of each character. The road to Canterbury becomes a metaphor for life itself, full of trials, discoveries, and diverse experiences.