The arrival of my younger brother transformed me greatly, reshaping my outlook on life, my ambitions, and my personality positively. For a decade, I was my parents' sole focus. After school, my mother would give her undivided attention to me, asking about my teachers, classmates, and friendships. Additionally, my father would often take me along on weekend strolls or shopping trips. I truly felt like the center of my family. However, everything changed when my mom brought home a small baby, drawing everyone's focus to him. My grandmother and aunts visited to see the baby, and everyone took turns holding him. During that period, I felt sidelined, almost like an outsider. Eventually, I was assigned to help care for the baby. With this new responsibility, I grew protective of my little brother, who as he grew older became my devoted admirer. In return, I felt a deep sense of responsibility toward him. It dawned on me that I was still a vital part of my family. I've matured, and my brother views me as a role model. I must continue setting a good example for this young boy who reminds me so much of myself.
These root-forms — MAR, MARI and MER — signify SEA and POOL, deriving from the Latin mare which means SEA. The Romans attached great importance to the sea: Mare Liberum referred to the open sea; Mare Clausum to a closed sea; and Mare Nostrum was their name for what we now call the Mediterranean Sea. Many words built from these roots have a lyrical quality, from MERmaid to MARina. "The Ancient Mariner" carries a more poetic ring than the equivalent phrase "The Old Sailor."
Chaucer portrays various characters by highlighting both their virtues and vices in an engaging manner. The tales reflect different social classes, including the clergy, nobility, and merchants in England.
For instance, a negative example would be the nun, who embodies the clergy's flaws through her inappropriate attire.
On the contrary, the Plowman serves as a positive example, depicted as a peaceful individual devoted to God and committed to altruistic acts for the less fortunate.
