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The Faerie Queene · Character

Sansfoy

A Saracen knight representing Faithlessness, slain by Redcrosse.

minor

Also known as Even stout Sansfoy

First appearance: canto i

Sansfoy shows up with force in Canto IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Deceased brother of Sansjoy; his shield is carried by the Redcrosse Knight, prompting the challenge.
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In Canto IV: Deceased brother of Sansjoy; his shield is carried by the Redcrosse Knight, prompting the challenge. Later, in Canto V:…

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Character Web

11 connections

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UNUnaMOMolannaFAFaunusSASir ArtegallSASansjoySASansfoy

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Deception and Falsehood
  • Temperance and Holiness
  • Love and Chastity
  • Virtues and Vices

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Sansfoy in canto i
See Sansfoy in Canto IV