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Janicola

Griseldis's poor father in the Clerk's Tale.

minor

Also known as Janicol

First appearance: The Clerk's Tale

Janicola shows up with force in The Clerk's Tale. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Griseldis's poor father who gives her away in marriage to Walter.
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Janicola first appears in 0023 the clerk s tale.

In The Clerk's Tale: Griseldis's poor father who gives her away in marriage to Walter.

Later, in Pars Secunda: Griseldis's poor father who agrees to Walter's proposal.

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GRGriseldisPAPalamonWAWalterJAJanicola

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  • Other

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  • Patience and marital testing
  • Protagonist

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See Janicola in The Clerk's Tale
See Janicola in The Clerk's Tale