English & Literature

In the canterbury tales why is it odd that the knight fought alongside the lord of Palatye (Turkey) against heathen ruler there?

Asked by chamel92 13 years ago 11/8/2012 9:47 AM

Last updated by anonymous 13 years ago 11/11/2012 12:58 AM

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Answered by MHood2 13 years ago 11/11/2012 12:58 AM

The Knights were extremely Christian and therefore for him to have allied himself with a heathen ruler to fight against another heathen ruler is ironic.