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

The speaker admits that he preaches against greed mainly to persuade people to give money to him, and that he cares about profit rather than correcting sin. This exposes the clergy member’s own avarice and hypocrisy, so the excerpt exaggerates the greedy nature of the clergy. It does not describe violence, salaries, or a lack of knowledge.

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