The Faerie Queene · Character
Serena
A lady rescued by Sir Calepine from a savage attack.
minor
Also known as the faire Serena, Of faire Serena
First appearance: canto i
Serena shows up with force in Canto II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The lady of the wounded knight, grieving and caring for him; she describes the discourteous knight's armor.
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In Canto II: The lady of the wounded knight, grieving and caring for him; she describes the discourteous knight's armor. Later, in Canto…
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- Other
Character groups
- Virtues and Vices
- Love and Chastity
- Temperance and Holiness
- Chastity and Courtesy
- Protagonist
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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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See Serena in canto i