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The Faerie Queene · Character

Trompart

Braggadocchio's cunning squire.

minor

Also known as crafty Trompart

First appearance: canto i

Trompart shows up with force in Canto III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Becomes Braggadocchio's flattering companion; helps deceive Archimago and later cowers with Braggadocchio.
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In Canto III: Becomes Braggadocchio's flattering companion; helps deceive Archimago and later cowers with Braggadocchio. Later, in Canto…

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Character Web

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PAParidellSCSir CalidoreMAMalbeccoBRBraggadocchioBRBritomartTRTrompart

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Cowardice and Jealousy
  • Love and Chastity
  • Protagonist

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • 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 Trompart in canto i