The General Prologue | MEG 01 | Block 1 | British Poetry | IGNOU

The General Prologue – Chaucer’s Art of Characterisation | IGNOU MEG-01 British Poetry

Welcome to Your Learn Lab! In this video, we explore Chaucer’s masterful characterisation in The General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales—a key text in the IGNOU MA English syllabus (MEG-01: British Poetry).

🎓 What You’ll Learn:
Detailed portraits of the pilgrims—from the idealised Knight to the comic Wife of Bath
Chaucer’s use of satire, irony, and social commentary
The Prologue as a mirror of 14th-century English society
The literary techniques Chaucer uses to build vivid and layered characters
Key exam insights and how to approach questions in the IGNOU MA English exam

Whether you're preparing for exams or diving into medieval literature, this video breaks down the character portraits, social critiques, and poetic strategies in an engaging, student-friendly way.

👉 Watch till the end for a recap and exam pointers!
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