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The Faerie Queene · Character

Charissa

A lady representing Charity in the House of Holiness.

minor

Also known as faire Charissa

First appearance: Canto X: The House of Holinesse

Charissa shows up with force in Canto X: The House of Holinesse. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Daughter of Celia, represents charity and instructs the knight in love and righteousness.
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Character groups

  • Virtues and Vices
  • Protagonist
  • Temperance and Holiness

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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