The Canterbury Tales · Character
The Soudan
The Sultan of Syria who marries Constance.
minor
Also known as this Soudan, The Soudan
First appearance: The Man of Law’s Tale
The Soudan shows up with force in The Man of Law’s Tale. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Syrian Sultan who converts to marry Constance but is killed by his mother.
The Soudan first appears in 0011 the man of law s tale.
In The Man of Law’s Tale: Syrian Sultan who converts to marry Constance but is killed by his mother.
Later, in The Tale: The Sultan of Syria who falls in love with Constance based on the merchants' reports, leading to the initial marriage arrangement.
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- Diverse pilgrims and tale characters
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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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