The Canterbury Tales · Character
Arviragus
Dorigen's husband in the Franklin's Tale.
minor
Also known as Arviragus of gentleness
First appearance: The Franklin's Tale
Arviragus shows up with force in The Franklin's Tale. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A knight of great honor and gentility who marries Dorigen and later insists she keep her rash promise to Aurelius, prioritizing truth over personal desire.
Arviragus first appears in 0041 the franklin s tale.
In The Franklin's Tale: A knight of great honor and gentility who marries Dorigen and later insists she keep her rash promise to Aurelius, prioritizing truth over personal desire.
Later, in The Franklin's Tale: A knight of Cairrud who marries Dorigen, swears never to exert mastery over her, and travels to England for two years to seek honor.
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- Other
Character groups
- Love, fidelity, and rash promises
- Protagonist
- Noble romance and corruption
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