The Faerie Queene · Character
Celia
The matron of the House of Holiness.
minor
Also known as Dame Cælia
First appearance: Canto X: The House of Holinesse
Celia shows up with force in Canto X: The House of Holinesse. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The matron of the House of Holinesse, mother of Fidelia, Speranza, and Charissa.
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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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