The Faerie Queene · Character
Braggadocchio
A boastful coward who steals Guyon's horse and Florimell's girdle, mistaking loud self-praise for the substance of knighthood.
supporting
Also known as Braggadochio, Proud Braggadocchio
First appearance: canto i
As a supporting figure in The Faerie Queene, Braggadocchio is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Boastful knight deceived by Archimago into seeking revenge.
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In Book II: The Legend of Sir Guyon, or of Temperance: Boastful knight deceived by Archimago into seeking revenge. Later, in Canto III: Steals Guyon's horse and rides in false pride; meets Archimago and later…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Cowardice and Jealousy
- Love and Chastity
- Protagonist
- Virtues and Vices
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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Braggadocchio appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Book II: The Legend of Sir Guyon, or of Temperance
- Canto III
- Canto VIII
- Canto X
- Canto V
- Canto II
- Canto III: The Spousals of Faire Florimell
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See Braggadocchio in canto i