Point out several of the characteristics of
a typical battle of romance, and compare with combats in
classical
and
modern times.
Spenser - Faerie Queene - 1
, at the time of the Reformation.
Duessa is only banished to the wilderness, not put to death, and reappears
in another book of the poem.
QUESTIONS AND TOPICS
(Canto VIII)
1. What moral reflections are found in i? 2. What were the duties of the
Squire in chivalry? 3. What part does Arthur's Squire play? 4. What does
the Squire's horn symbolize? 5. Observe the classical figure in ix. 6.
Describe the battle before the Giant's Castle, stating what part is taken
by each of the four engaged. 7.
Point out several of the characteristics of
a typical battle of romance, and compare with combats in
classical
and
modern times.
8. What additional traits of Una's character are presented in
this Canto? Note especially her treatment of the Knight. 9. How is the
unchangeableness of truth illustrated in this story? 10. Who is the old man
in xxx _seq._? 11. Who is the _woful thrall_ in xxxvii? 12. In what
condition, mental and physical, is the Knight when liberated? 13. How long
was he a captive? 14.
