The Faerie Queene · Character
Venus
The goddess of love who aids her son Cupid.
minor
Also known as Fayre Venus, dame Venus
First appearance: Canto VI
Venus shows up with force in Canto VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Searches for her son Cupid, discovers Chrysogonee's twins, and adopts Amoret.
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In Canto VI: Searches for her son Cupid, discovers Chrysogonee's twins, and adopts Amoret. Later, in Canto X: Goddess of love, whose…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Love and Chastity
- Protagonist
- Temperance and Holiness
- Virtues and Vices
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising 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 Venus in Canto VI