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The Pardoner’s Tale began with a group of three young men from Flanders. These three rioters did nothing but engage in irresponsible and sinful behavior. One night, while in a tavern, the three drunkards witnessed a dead man being carried to his grave. When they inquired who the dead man had been, they were told that it was one of their friends who had just been killed by “Death”. Once they learn that their …

…characteristics aren’t really identified. They are just, all around negative people. This gives minds a the travelers hearing the story a chance to wonder. Since, no sin was specifically identified, the Pardoner is able to condemn a vast array of sins. Lastly, the Pardoner had little concern with actual religious matters and makes no real reference to Christianity. His concern is money, and the Christian religion is only a means to achieve this end.