The Analysis of the Parson's tale

The Parson's tale is definitely one of the longest due to its unusual outline and purpose. Its genre is prose and not meant to excite the audience, but rather guide its listeners into a more Godly way of life. The purpose of his story was meant to teach or instruct to gain spiritual prosperity, which was a lot more important in medieval times, than a fulfilling and materialistic lifestyle.
The Parson certainly has a typical Middle Age mindset, for he believes that life on earth is supposed to be enduring and full of great tribulation, and in turn God will reward those who suffer and live in the path of righteousness, a glorious afterlife.
In his "manual", he elaborates on the seven deadly sins: Envy, wrath, sloth, gluttony, greed, lust, and pride. He then adds, quite strongly, that pride is the worst, for all the rest "branch" from the "trunk" of pride. The Parson then states the remedies that will rejuvenate spiritual health.To stop the hunger of greed, one must be patient and wait for their blessings.
To control gluttony, one must learn to keep in moderation. To contain the strength of wrath, one must have mercy on another.To turn away from lust, one must live a life of chastity.To discharge all envy, one must be of contentment.To overcome sloth, one must have the fortitude and will power.And in conclusion, to be rid of pride, one must gain humility.He then ends with the image of the goal of a pilgrimage, heaven and satisfaction.

Summary of the Parson's Tale

As the final story of Canterbury Tales,The Parson doesn't give a typical entertaining tale, but more of a handbook or guideline, listing sins and the appropriate penance for each, which he breaks into three parts.Part one is basically the definition of Contrition, Confession, and Satisfaction.
In part two, the Parson expands on the rewards of confession. He also explains that sin is the direct effect of competition for dominance between one's flesh and spirit, which produces two types of sin: minor and deadly.
In part three, he expands on what those deadly sins are. Envy, wrath,sloth,greed,gluttony,lust, and worst of all, pride.He then, shares the remedies for these sins: humility, contentment, patience, fortitude, mercy, moderation,and chastity.And once you confess orally with sincere contrite(remorse)and apply the remedies to your life, you will be at peace and gain satisfaction.

The Parson Gives a Sermon

So in the end, it was up to me to tell,
The sum up of the Canterbury tales.
But i am not one to entertain, so
I'll give you the guidelines on how to sustain
a life of holiness,a life that is pure
free from glamour and a life so demure
But you will be rich of something greater,
so you'll be sorry now rather than later.

I'll share a great sermon that will enrich your lives.
And all of the followers shall dive
into contrition, confession and satisfacton
so in the eyes of God you'll be of great attraction.

The two types of sin is the effect of competition
for dominance of the flesh and of the spirit.
Self -destruction takes form in 7 ways
and in the end, it will shorten your days.
Envy, wrath, sloth and,greed
not to mention, lust and gluttony.
But of them all pride is the worst,
for all the others stem from this human curse.
But with Humility, Contentment,Patience,and Fortitude
God will Have mercy upon you.
And with Mercy, moderation and Chastity
You'll recieve great blessings from thee.

But not before you orally confess,
will god be openly willing to bless
And once you apply these remedies to your life,
You will be at peace and satisfied.

My Interests

I'm a simple guy , in general. My priority and my focus is my congregation.
Setting church functions and activities is a hobby as well as a job. But on my down time, which i rarely have, i like to check out muesems, watch movies (that pertain to Godly ordinance of course), and update my blog , it's another way i can reach out to troubled souls in need of guidance.

My Motto

The world is to be endured, rather than enjoyed, to achieve glory in the afterlife.