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The Reeve

The Reeve. Stanley Maros Heather Derenick William Bochicchio. Occupation. An official who supervises a lord’s land Elected by other serfs, but is a serve himself Duties include: Making sure the serfs started/stopped working on time Ensuring that no one was cheating the lord out of money

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The Reeve

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  1. The Reeve Stanley Maros Heather Derenick William Bochicchio

  2. Occupation • An official who supervises a lord’s land • Elected by other serfs, but is a serve himself • Duties include: • Making sure the serfs started/stopped working on time • Ensuring that no one was cheating the lord out of money • Ensured nothing was stolen • Senior officer of the borough (bailiff)

  3. Other Jobs • To supervise and organize the fields and crops • Act as a go between for the other serfs and feudal lord • Usually elected on an annual basis in many places

  4. Tone • Satirized • “He kept his bins and garners very trim, no auditor could gain a point on him” • “And he was under contract to present the accounts, right from his master’s earliest years. No one had ever caught him in arrears” • “A better hand at bargains than his lord”

  5. Social Standing • Serf • But wealthy due to the fact that he steals money from his lord

  6. In the Life of a Reeve • Morning • Wake up • Breakfast • Head to the fields to check crops and workers • Afternoon • Lunch • Give workers break/check for stolen goods • Head to market to bargain for goods • Make sure workers return to field • Evening • Check workers out of lord’s estate • Check inventory/check quality of work & status of crops • Dinner • Bed

  7. Modern Day Occupation(s) • Store Manager • Salesman • CEO of a company

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