Write a note on Chauntecleer's use of learning, distinguishing it from the Priest's and the Poet's. (MEG 101 CHAUCER)

Chauntecleer, the rooster in "The Nun's Priest's Tale" in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, uses learning in a different way from the Priest and the Poet. While the Priest and the Poet use learning to showcase their knowledge and impress others, Chauntecleer's use of learning is more practical and focused on survival.

Chauntecleer is a rooster who is proud of his knowledge of dreams and their interpretations. When he has a dream that he interprets as a warning of danger, he becomes cautious and tries to avoid the danger. His use of learning is not to impress others, but to protect himself and his family from harm.

In contrast, the Priest uses his learning to impress others and establish his authority. He frequently quotes from Latin texts, even though most of the people he is speaking to do not understand Latin. The Poet also uses his learning to impress others and establish his authority, often by citing famous literary works and alluding to classical myths.

Chauntecleer's use of learning is more humble and practical. He recognizes that his knowledge is limited and that there are things he does not know, but he uses what he does know to make decisions and protect himself. His focus on survival is in keeping with his role as a rooster, whose primary job is to protect his flock.