The Faerie Queene · Character
Amoret
Scudamour's beloved, held captive by Busirane's hard enchantments, whose rescue becomes a test of what knightly devotion can and cannot accomplish.
supporting
Also known as the gentle Amoret, fayrest Amoret
First appearance: canto viii
As a supporting figure in The Faerie Queene, Amoret is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A fair lady kept in grievous torment by the enchanter Busirane; she is rescued by Britomart.
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In A Letter to Sir Walter Raleigh: A fair lady kept in grievous torment by the enchanter Busirane; she is rescued by Britomart. Later, in Canto VI: Twin sister of Belphoebe, taken by Venus to the Garden of Adonis to be…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Deception and Falsehood
- Love and Chastity
- Temperance and Holiness
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Artegall's pride…
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Amoret appears across 10 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- A Letter to Sir Walter Raleigh
- Canto VI
- Canto XI
- Canto XII
- The Legend of Cambel and Triamond, or of Friendship
- Canto I
- Canto V
- Canto VI
- +2 more
Chapter companion notes
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See Amoret in canto viii