The Faerie Queene · Character
Sir Calepine
A courteous knight whose readiness to aid Serena and confront the Blatant Beast shows courtesy as active virtue, not mere manners.
supporting
Also known as Calepine, the good Sir Calepine
First appearance: canto i
As a supporting figure in The Faerie Queene, Sir Calepine is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The wounded knight found by Calidore, who had been attacked unarmed by the discourteous knight.
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In Canto II: The wounded knight found by Calidore, who had been attacked unarmed by the discourteous knight. Later, in Canto III:…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Chastity and Courtesy
- Love and Chastity
- Virtues and Vices
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling 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 Sir Calepine in canto i