THE PORTRAIT OF MORAL AND RELIGIOUS VALUES IN THE WORK "CANTERBURY TALES"

In The Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer presents the moral and religious values of medieval society in a profound and critical manner. The work exposes hypocrisy within the religious system, particularly the greed and deceit of certain clergymen. At the same time, through positive characters such as the Parson, true piety, sincerity, and honesty are praised. The stories highlight human sins—such as greed, lust, and dishonesty—and their negative consequences. The relationship between religion and everyday life also occupies an important place in the work.