The Tale of the Shipman and the Miller's Tale may be alike in the fact that they are both fabliau tales, but they do not hold much of the same characteristics. These tales are both in fact stories of tricks and jokes but neither holds any substantial value. Neither of the two tales teaches a moral point, as oppositely do some of Chaucer's other tales in The Canterbury Tales. Neither tale holds a common theme, nor do they hold any moral values. The Miller's tale is only told to get back at the Reeve for a sneer remark on the Miller's behalf. This story is comedic in a bawdy sense. Both of the tales hold little value, one holds a reason to be told as well as a comedic response. The Shipman's Tale holds no substantial value and is not funny in any aspect. Nevertheless the tales are different for each other and have different characteristics and actions when they are thought to be the same.

Nicholas of the Miller's Tale does not contain any of the same features and characteristics as the monk or the merchant of the Shipman's Tale. All three actually do hold one single feature between all of them. They all seem to be cocky and full of themselves. Absalon is young

This excerpt only helps to show that the merchant feels that he is rich and feels that he has to be seen with his wealth.

In finale, the Miller's tale has almost no similarities to that of the Merchant's tale. Neither holds much moral significance. The Miller's tale is more enjoyable while the Shipman's tale teaches to not borrow or lend money. Few characteristics are alike between the two tales. In contrast, the two tales are in different in many ways and hold almost no similar characteristics. While the Miller's tale is entertaining the Shipman's tale teaches a moralistic lesson. Wrapping up, the Shipman's tale may hold moral value to an extent, it holds no comical traits and cannot amuse readers in the way that the Miller's tale can. This makes the Miller's tale the winner of the two.

and overconfident and brings himself to be caught because of his big head. The monk appears to be cocky because of the ways that he hides his bad deeds for the clergy. His lending money to the already bigheaded merchant helps to show how him and the merchant are big headed. The Merchant believes that he is above many other people and feels that he is higher in society than others. Chaucer writes of the Merchant's riches,

Between the two tales the Miller's tale only holds true purpose for being told. The Mi

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