Compare and Contrast Essay

Most people whom we meet these days have at least one or two negative traits, whether it be that they are rude and obnoxious or that they are selfish and spread lies. These are the type of people whom we often try to avoid communication with because they tend to surround themselves with controversy or drama. In "The Canterbury Tales," the Knight is the redundant opposite of those kind of people. Geoffrey Chaucer points out all the good qualities of the Knight and displays him as a hero. The Knight is presented as the knight-in-shining armor type often described in many medieval stories.

The writer talks about the Knight as though they are close friends. He values the Knight's qualities and behavior as well as his greatly illustrated personality. The Knight is a very skilled man and...