The Faerie Queene · Character
Molanna
A river nymph who helps Faunus spy on Diana.
minor
Also known as this Molanna
First appearance: canto vii
Molanna's tie to Sir Calidore is one of the pressures that moves The Faerie Queene—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A nymph, daughter of Mole, associated with the river and the landscape of Arlo-hill.
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With Sir Calidore (psychological): Molanna, a water nymph, is manipulated by Sir Calidore to reveal information about the hidden garden of Venus, creating a dynamic of persuasion and exploitation. With Prince Arthur…
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See Molanna in canto viiCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Psychological
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Love and Chastity
- Protagonist
- Temperance and Holiness
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling 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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- Sir Calidore
psychological · ambivalent
Molanna, a water nymph, is manipulated by Sir Calidore to reveal information about the… How this plays out →
- Prince Arthur
social · ambivalent
- Prince Arthur
social · ambivalent
- Sir Calidore
psychological · ambivalent
Molanna, a water nymph, is manipulated by Sir Calidore to reveal information about the… How this plays out →
- Sir Calidore
psychological · ambivalent
Molanna, a water nymph, is manipulated by Sir Calidore to reveal information about the… How this plays out →
- Prince Arthur
social · ambivalent
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See Molanna in canto viiIn the story
Molanna appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Molanna in canto vii