The Friar acts as a priest with no association with the monestary. He is helpful when asked, but is always ready and eager to accept bribes or donations, making him plenty wealthy in contrast with the standard poverty-stricken image of what a friar should be. (1)



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(1) http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/canterbury/characters.htmlhttp://www.sparknotes.com/lit/canterbury/characters.html
(2)http://www.fromoldbooks.org/OldEngland/pages/1028-Franciscan,-or-Grey-Friar/1028-Franciscan,-or-Grey-Friar-q75-875x1200.jpg
(3) http://www.monksvineyard.com/friar.jpg