The Faerie Queene · Character
Malbecco
A jealous old husband who is tormented by his wife's infidelity.
minor
Also known as IX Malbecco
First appearance: Canto IX
Malbecco's tie to Britomart is one of the pressures that moves The Faerie Queene—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A jealous old man who refuses to host knights in his castle.
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With Britomart (rivalry): Britomart confronts the jealous and miserly Malbecco, exposing his cowardice and possessive nature. With Britomart (rivalry): Britomart confronts the jealous and miserly Malbecco, exposing his…
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See Malbecco in Canto IXCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Cowardice and Jealousy
- Love and Chastity
- Friendship and Kinship
- 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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- Britomart
rivalry · negative
Britomart confronts the jealous and miserly Malbecco, exposing his cowardice and… How this plays out →
- Britomart
rivalry · negative
Britomart confronts the jealous and miserly Malbecco, exposing his cowardice and… How this plays out →
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See Malbecco in Canto IXIn the story
Malbecco appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Malbecco in Canto IX