The Second Nun in 'The Canterbury Tales' is a somewhat cryptic character who denounces laziness and praises virginity.

A noble young lady named Cecilia loves the Virgin Mary and chastity so much that she wants to remain a virgin forever. Ultimately, however, she is betrothed to ...

Narrated by a nun who remains unnamed, it is a hagiography of the life of Saint Cecilia. St. Cecilia, the focus of the Second Nun's Tale. The lack of portrait ... Placement in The Canterbury... · Prologue · Plot

Short Summary: Cecilia, a noble Roman maiden, is wedded to Valerian, but she tells him her guardian angel will slay anyone who touches her; to see the angel ...

15 сент. 2024 г. · The Second Nun tells the story of Saint Cecilia in a dry, sanctimonious fashion that exalts her suffering and patient adherence to her faith, ...

21 авг. 2024 г. · Valerian converts to Christianity and has a vision of the angel; awestruck, he persuades his brother to convert. The three perform miracles and ...

The Second Nun, her prologue, and her tale might be the quietest pilgrim and narrative in the Canterbury Tales, yet they rank among the most religiously ...

The story of how a holy maiden named Cecilia converts her husband and brother-in-law to Christianity, then defends her faith before a pagan oppressor.

The flowers represent virgins and when they wilt they die and can never be reborn as they were. The daughter of the son shows mercy on the souls God doesn't ...