The Faerie Queene · Character
Hellenore
The unfaithful wife of Malbecco who elopes with Paridell.
minor
Also known as Dame Hellenore
First appearance: Canto IX
Hellenore shows up with force in Canto IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Malbecco's young and beautiful wife, who is flirtatious and unhappy in her marriage.
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In Canto IX: Malbecco's young and beautiful wife, who is flirtatious and unhappy in her marriage. Later, in Canto X: Malbecco's wife, seduced by Paridell; she steals her husband's treasure, sets fire to his house, and…
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See Hellenore in Canto IXNarrative arc
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 Hellenore in Canto IX