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Algarsife

Canace's brother in the Squire's Tale.

minor

First appearance: the squire s tale

Algarsife shows up with force in The Squire's Tale. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Eldest son of Cambuscan, mentioned as part of the royal family.
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Algarsife first appears in 0036 the squire s tale.

In The Squire's Tale: Eldest son of Cambuscan, mentioned as part of the royal family.

Later, in Pars Prima: Eldest son of King Cambuscan, mentioned as part of the royal family.

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Magic and gentility
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This passage marks the story's dramatic climax because it shifts the focus from the external, ritualistic acts…

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See Algarsife in the squire s tale
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