A clumsy, Chaplin-esque fool who steals food, causes trouble, crashes a wedding, and fails at various jobs. After being caught in a prostitute's house, he is arrested, put in the stocks, and drunkenly sings while being cheered by onlookers.
Chaucer frames Perkin's chaotic life as a comedic tale within the larger collection.
Perkin's story is framed as a tale told by or about the Cook, linking their professional identities.
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