The Better Canterbury Tale

“The Pardoner’s Tale” is the better Canterbury tale because it is entertaining, surprising, and colorful. This story is rich in intrigue which causes us to be absorbed and gripped from beginning to end. The exiting themes of death, dishonesty and violence keep readers interested and entertained. In addition to this, the story is constantly surprising the reader as the characters act in unexpected ways. Our drunken heroes seek to avenge the death of a friend and instead find themselves scheming to steal riches. In addition to these elements, the overall color and flavor of this story makes it fun to read. The characters of “The Pardoner’s Tale” are varied and rich in character. They are drunken, murderous, conniving, clever, and distasteful people. All of these elements –suspense, drama, and variety- make this story a gem.