the younger "brother" plotted "to killthem both and never to repent"(p.363, line 522). Thus, theseso-called faithful "brothers" display their true ruthlessness andreveal their hypocrisy in relation to the Pardoner's character.It is easy to see the similarities between the pardoner andIago. They both deceive people into thinking things that willbenefit their own personal gain. Their misleading inquiries areimportant to the plots of the stories; it keeps it interestingand suspenseful and it is obviously very successful....
