The Canterbury Tales Person

            The occupations during The Middle Ages are very different from the occupations we have today. The Canterbury Tales illustrates many different types of occupations that were in The Middle Ages. In this story, Chaucer describes many occupations such as the Knight’s, Wives’, Miller’s, and the Monk’s. If I lived during these times I would be a Squire because of the wealth they would obtained and also because I wouldn’t have a very big responsibility compared to the Knight.

            Being a Squire means devoting your time into training and trying to become a knight. I personally think that training to do anything is pretty enjoyable because training makes me get better in something. Training would be the only thing that I would have to do. It would be my only responsibility I have. I wouldn’t have to go to school or take care of anybody and I would just spend my working time in the forest, training.

            I would live with my family and grow up to be just like my father. I’ll live near the castle of the king and queen because that’s where my father works in. My father is the knight and since he protects the monarchy, he would be very wealthy. When I finish all my training, I would follow my father’s footsteps and become a knight and also become very wealthy. Protecting people would be my responsibility when I become a knight. With this protective quality, I would value the people I love. I value protecting my loved ones and their safety.

            I would have many difficulties with my training sessions and jousting tournaments. I know I would fail sometimes with training or lose in some tournaments but, I have to try again and train harder until I become successful. Its going to be hard living in the shadow of my father because there will be a lot that is expected from me. I would feel very proud of myself when I finally become a knight, but I wouldn’t have so much pressure on me for now because I am still just a squire. Once I become I knight though, I would have many more responsibilities such as protecting the king and queen.

            During The Middle Ages, I would become wealthy, but I wouldn’t have so much responsibility because I am the Squire. The Squire and I have some similarities with each other because we both value our loved ones. We care about people that we love. If I lived during The Middle Ages I would truly like to be the Squire. I only wish that a Squire, during those times, could be a girl.