Two of the most interesting and diverse characters are the Pardoner and the Knight These two characters represent the two extremes in the array of storytellers Their complete difference shows the diversity of the group Also it shows how Chaucer plays upon real vs unreal events and emotions while the Knights tale is a fairytale and very unreal the Pardoners tells about the real misery and unfairness of life The Knight who seems to be one of Chaucers favorite characters is a very noble honest and