The Faerie Queene · Character
Malecasta
A lustful lady who tries to seduce Britomart.
minor
Also known as faire Malecasta
First appearance: canto iv
Malecasta shows up with force in Book III: The Legend of Britomartis, or of Chastity. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The lustful lady of Castle Joyous who attempts to seduce Britomart, revealing her incontinence.
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In Book III: The Legend of Britomartis, or of Chastity: The lustful lady of Castle Joyous who attempts to seduce Britomart, revealing her incontinence. Later, in Canto I: Lady of Castle Joyous; attempts to seduce…
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- Virtues and Vices
- Temperance and Holiness
- Love and Chastity
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Malecasta in canto iv