The Pardoner's Wallet

** "The Pardoner's Wallet" by Samuel McChord Crothers is a compilation of essays that examines human behavior and its contradictions within society. Crothers uses humor and satire to question social norms, morality, and individual conscience, painting a picture of the struggles that people face as they try to balance expectations and personal failing. The author sets us on this path using the idea of a medieval pardoner who made a living selling forgiveness, leading to the question of how much society pressures people to be morally sound. Crothers suggests having more understanding for everyday moral mistakes, inviting the reader to think about their own attitudes and ideas about right and wrong. **