The Prioress

The Prioress is described as trying to look very beautiful and distinguished, but it also seems like Chaucer, at the least, does not see her like this. He describes her as gap toothed and explains that her accent is not proper because she doesn't pronounce words correctly. She seems to think of herself as a catch, but I don't think anyone else on the pilgrimage is buying it based on Chaucer's description. He says her smile is "simple and coy" which leads me to believe she is acting shy and stupid to get attention. She is also carrying a small dog in her purse that she feeds regularly. This made me laugh because certain celebrities I can think of are associated with carrying small dogs in their purses, are also famous for being attractive. I don't think carrying your small dog automatically makes you attractive like the Prioress hopes. The most baffling detail of her appearance is her broach that reads "love conquers all" in the translation. As a nun, you would expect her to be abstinent and not care how attractive she is to the opposite sex, but that is clearly not the case with the Prioress.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/265219865525560092/?lp=true