In the prologue, Chaucer’s morality is made known through the use of satirical techniques to dissect characters from different social statuses; however it is made clear that his main target is to expose the corruption of the church. Chaucer describes people from the First Estate (Clergy), and shines a light on their faults. For example, he describes the monk who does not devote himself to prayer, as he is more modern and does not believe in the established rules of the monastery. He then identifies the Friar as a beggar who has been with many woman, and makes a sarcastic comment on how he is one of the “church’s finest”. Evidently, sarcasm leads the reader to realize the impious ways of these people, who supposedly work to serve god. The irony of it all is further exemplified by the fact that these people set out on this pilgrimage to show their religious loyalty, when in reality, they do not set good examples and go against what they are supposed to believe in as church figures.