Pardoners Tale and The Treasure of Sierra madre
... This is evident in Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Pardoner’s Tale” and John Huston’s movie, The Treasure of Sierra Madre. In “The Pardoner’s Tale,” the old man encountered by the traveling men plays a minor character but, his role is a very major one. ... In The Treasure of Sierra Madre, Howard loves money just as much as Dobbs and Curtin but, Howard knows just what money can do to people and therefore is ready for the consequences. ... In “The Pardoner’s Tale” this is easily seen. ... The old man’s counterpart can be found in The Treasure of Sierra Madre, in the form of Howard. ... Wed have to pack him on our backs” (Treasure). ... Ive only seen it in jewelry store windows and peoples mouths…We might have real use for an experienced guy like that old-timer” (Treasure). ... In “The Pardoner’s Tale”, the old man provides a warning to the three travelers to try to prevent them from giving into temptation. ... Always at your service” (Treasure). ... Howard tells Dobbs and Curtin that, “[he knows] what gold does to men’s souls” (Treasure). ... In The Treasure of Sierra Madre, Howard plays the role of the Helper in Dobbs’ and Curtin’s hero journey. ... He also later tells Dobbs and Curtin that, “[he knows] what dirty ideas people get when gold is at stake” (Treasure).