FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
GEOFFREY CHAUCER
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In the opening lines of the General Prologue springtime is defined in terms of spirituality.The prologue treats the pilgrimage as an event in the calendar of religion, it marks the return to life:the pilgrimage is the way to spirituality.
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In the opening lines of the General Prologue springtime is defined in terms of rebirth.It is the season when nature comes back to life, and also the time people feel like going on pilgrimages.In this context the prologue treats the pilgrimage first as an event in the calendar of nature, when human energy and desire are awakened by spring.Spring marks the return to life, the pilgrimage is the way to spirituality.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The springtime symbolizes rebirth and fresh beginnings, and is thus appropriate for the beginning of Chaucer’s text. Springtime also evokes erotic love, as evidenced by the moment when Palamon first sees Emelye gathering fresh flowers to make garlands in honor of May. The Squire, too, participates in this symbolism.
Detailed explanation-2: -Of Engelond, to Caunterbury they wende, The hooly blisful martir for to seke, That hem hath holpen whan that they were seeke.
Detailed explanation-3: -Summary: General Prologue The narrator opens the General Prologue with a description of the return of spring. He describes the April rains, the burgeoning flowers and leaves, and the chirping birds.
Detailed explanation-4: -Springtime symbolizes renewal and new life, indicating the pilgrims are looking for spiritual renewal.