Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. I only preach of avarice and the like, And in this way induce them to be free In giving cash—especially to me. Because my only interest is in gain; I’ve none whatever in rebuking sin. How does the excerpt satirize the Church?

The speaker admits that he preaches against greed mainly to persuade people to give him money, and that he cares about profit rather than correcting sin. This exposes the clergy member as hypocritical and selfish, satirizing the greedy nature of the clergy. The excerpt does not focus on salaries, knowledge, or violence.

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