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Canterbury’s role as one of the world’s most important pilgrimage centres in Europe is inextricably linked to the murder of its most famous Archbishop, Thomas Becket, in 1170. When, after a long lasting dispute, King Henry II is said to have exclaimed “Who will rid me of this turbulent priest?”, four knights set off for Canterbury and murdered Thomas in his own cathedral. A sword stroke was so violent that it sliced the crown off his skull and shattered the blade’s tip on the pavement. The murder took place in what is now known as The Martyrdom. When shortly afterwards, miracles were said to take place, Canterbury became one of Europe’s most important pilgrimage centres.
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You have the questions to go with this passage. Read the tale and answer the questions.
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Just FYI: The Pardoner's Tale
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The Canterbury Tales BIG AssignmentThe Canterbury Tales BIG Assignment is to be completed with your partner(s). Each member of the team is responsible for contributing equally to the work. You will read the description from the General Prologue, the pilgrim's prologue, and the pilgrim's tale. We will have copies of the book for use in the classroom and the text is also linked below for your convenience.
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The Pilgrims' Tales
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