The Knight and The Squire from "The Canterbury Tales'.

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…showed last 75 words of 777 total…ther, the Squire is less concerned with being perceived as heroic, except when it brings him carnal pleasure. Part of the brilliance of Chaucer's work is his ability to criticize honoured members of society without overtly doing so. Both the Knight and his son represent ideals which are revered by those around them, much like the celebrities of today. However, beneath their seemingly heroic surface lies an obsession with vanity which fuels there egomaniacal pride.