Pilgrimage: Sowing Seeds of Modernism on the Soil of Medievalism in The Canterbury Tales

Abstract

This paper explores the societal transformation of England from medieval traditions to early modern perspectives as depicted in The Canterbury Tales. It analyzes how Chaucer subtly introduces a philosophy akin to global tolerance through his portrayal of diverse characters. The pilgrimage, central to the narrative, symbolizes a convergence of varied social ideologies and plays a crucial role in the cultural evolution of English society and, by extension, the broader world.