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Lies and Deceits of the Plague
During the time of the plague, many people had a large fear of the imminent death that was constantly looming the streets and alleys of cities. Because of this fear, many priests and other holy men sought to use the fear as a way to make a profit for themselves. Many people of this time who knew about the lies and deceptions did not feel that it was right, so many of the authors decided to let the people know the truth behind these evil dealings. Authors used their stories to express their feelings while bringing the reader's attention to the lies and manipulations of the holy men in hopes of bringing about a reform.
Many of the authors during this time, such as Geoffrey Chaucer, used their works to express their feelings about the priests. In Chaucer's "The Pardoner's Tale", Chaucer expresses his feelings with his tone of writing and through one of his main characters. "I wolnon of the Apostles counterfere. I wol have money, wolle, chese, and......

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