Read the excerpt from the General Prolgue to The Canterbury Tales. Also I beg you to forgive it me If I overlooked all standing and degree As regards the order in which people come Here in this tally, as I set them down: My wits are none too bright, as you can see. Which statement best describes the narrator in this excerpt?
Answer
A
The narrator claims that he is a particularly good storyteller who will relate every bit of the tales he is about to hear. This makes him a reliable narrator.
B
The narrator apologizes for any omissions in his tale and explains that he is not very intelligent. Despite this, he is still a reliable narrator.
C
The narrator is truthful and very well educated. These traits promise that he will relate the stories he is about to hear with complete accuracy.
D
The narrator is hindered in his ability to accurately retell the stories as they are shared with him. He is an unreliable narrator.