The Faerie Queene · Character
Cupid
The god of love who appears in the House of Busirane.
minor
First appearance: Canto X
Cupid shows up with force in Canto X. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Eldest brother of the loves, depicted on Scudamour's shield, causing terror when revealed.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Virtues and Vices
- Love and Chastity
- Temperance and Holiness
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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 Cupid in Canto X