The Canterbury Tales · Character
Mabily
A character mentioned in the Merchant's Tale.
minor
First appearance: the merchant s tale
Mabily shows up with force in The Friar's Tale. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The poor old widow whom the Summoner tries to extort; she curses him, leading to his damnation.
Mabily first appears in 0033 the merchant s tale.
In The Friar's Tale: The poor old widow whom the Summoner tries to extort; she curses him, leading to his damnation.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse pilgrims and tale characters
- Protagonist
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This passage marks the story's dramatic climax because it shifts the focus from the external, ritualistic acts…
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See Mabily in the merchant s tale