Orlando Furioso · Character
Geneura
Princess of Scotland, falsely accused of unchastity.
minor
Also known as fair Geneura
First appearance: canto i
Geneura shows up with force in Canto IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Scottish princess condemned to death under a harsh law; Rinaldo decides to defend her.
Geneura first appears in 0003 canto i.
In Canto IV: The Scottish princess condemned to death under a harsh law; Rinaldo decides to defend her.
Later, in Canto V: Geneura is falsely accused of infidelity by Lurcanio due to Polinesso's machinations; her innocence is championed by a mysterious knight and later by Rinaldo.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Scottish Subplot Characters
- Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Geneura in canto i