# Janicola — The Canterbury Tales character guide

> Janicola in The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Janicol

**First appearance:** 0023-the-clerk-s-tale

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [The Clerk's Tale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_canterbury_tales_se/chapters/the-clerk-s-tale)

Griseldis's poor father who gives her away in marriage to Walter.

### [Pars Secunda](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_canterbury_tales_se/chapters/pars-secunda)

Griseldis's poor father who agrees to Walter's proposal.

### [Pars Tertia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_canterbury_tales_se/chapters/pars-tertia)

Janicola is mentioned as Griselda's father, referenced in the marquis's reminder of her lowly origins.

### [Pars Quarta](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_canterbury_tales_se/chapters/pars-quarta)

Mentioned as Griseldis's father; the people fear his blood will succeed Walter.

### [Pars Quinta](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_canterbury_tales_se/chapters/pars-quinta)

Griseldis' father, who curses the day she married and covers her with an old coat upon her return.

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