The Faerie Queene · Character
Busirane
An evil enchanter who tortures Amoret with love spells.
minor
First appearance: canto x
Busirane shows up with force in Canto XI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The wicked enchanter who holds Amoret captive in his castle, using strong enchantments and black magic.
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In Canto XI: The wicked enchanter who holds Amoret captive in his castle, using strong enchantments and black magic. Later, in Canto XII: The enchanter who devised the fraudulent flames and bound Amoret; he is subdued…
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- Other
Character groups
- Virtues and Vices
- Discord and Pastoral Life
- Temperance and Holiness
- Deception and Falsehood
- Love and Chastity
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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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See Busirane in canto x