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Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales:

"Thus I know how to preach against the vice
Which masters me—and that is avarice.
Though I myself am guilty of the sin,
I know how to make other people turn
From avarice, and bitterly repent."

Which word best characterizes the Pardoner in this passage?

A. Timid
B. Approachable
C. Honest
D. Hypocritical



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Final answer:

The Pardoner in The Canterbury Tales is best characterized as hypocritical.


Explanation:

Hypocritical best characterizes the Pardoner in the passage from The Canterbury Tales. Despite being guilty of avarice himself, he preaches against it to make others repent, showcasing his insincerity and deceitful nature.


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