Which of these statements is true about the pardoner's tale? a.) it reveals that the pardoner is indifferent to people who buy pardons from him. b.) it is epic in nature despite being quite lighthearted in tone. c.) it tells a moral tale that is at odds with the pardoner's own persona. d.) it offends many of the other pilgrims on the journey to canterbury.

C.) It tells a moral tale that is at odds with the pardoner's own persona.

During the introduction to the pardoner's tale, we find out that this character is extremely amoral, selfish and greedy. Nevertheless, he is a preacher, and he preaches against these same vices. However, he admits that he does so solely to get money. The pardoner, therefore, is a very unusual character.

His tale is unusual as well. The tale he tells is a moral one, with a good message, and one which condemns all the sins that he himself practices. Therefore, the moral tale is at odds with his own persona.