The Pardoner sells material objects such as gold cross with gems, pig bones, and fake indulgences as saints’ relics. He also preaches to make money and ultimately takes advantage of anyone in order to fill his pockets. While the other pilgrims are taking this journey to express their devotion, he is taking the journey for financial benefit...
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One of the stories he tells demonstrates how greed is the root of all evil. However, simultaneously he expresses blatant hypocrisy. The Pardoner even boosts and brags about the fact that he is corrupt and full of fraud, the very sins he denounces. Portraying himself in such a transparent and negative way suggests that his own corruption does not affect him...
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Canterbury Tales:the Pardoner Although the Pardoner is extremely greedy, he continues to try and teach that "Avarice is the root of all evil" (6). He explains to the pilgrims how money is the root of all evil, and then he takes the money from them in exchange for forgiveness of their sins...	3 / 614
The Pardoner And The 'brothers' They nobly make a decision to risk their lives while trying to slay their friend's murderer. As they talk about their challenge, they pledge "to live and die each of them for the other, / As if he were his own blood brother" (241-242)...	2 / 505
Gods Grandeur Although the Pardoner is extremely greedy, he continues to try and teach that "Avarice is the root of all evil" (6). He explains to the pilgrims how money is the root of all evil, and then he takes the money from them in exchange for forgiveness of their sins...	3 / 614
The Pardoner's Tale: Irony The rioters in his story, vow to set out and slay Death. In doing so, they promise to fight and die for each other. There are two ironies in their mission...	2 / 306