The Pardoner's Tale

"The Pardoner's Tale" by Chaucer is a story about three men who set out to find and kill Death, believing it has taken their loved ones. They eventually find a pot of gold and, tempted by greed, plot to keep it for themselves. Their greed leads them to betray and kill each other, illustrating how selfishness and avarice can cause destruction. The tale highlights the moral that greed is deadly and warns against valuing worldly riches over righteousness. It also reflects on the dangers of dishonesty, as the pardoner himself admits to exploiting people's faith for personal gain.