Troilus and Criseyde

Tiana Connell 8659 Mr. Powers AP Lang &Comp, Period 1 21 October 2011 Loves Spell In the novel Troilus and Criseyde, by Geoffrey Chaucer, we witness the comparison of two human beingnesss move in grapple with each early(a). Troilus and Criseyde experience bang in different ways either by Cupids arrow or finished the manipulations of relatives they are forced to pursue each other under bonks spell. done their myth, the readers learn the valuable lesson of loves wrath.In the beginning stanzas, we learned that Troilus was a strong and admirable knight of Troy. Troilus, who in bingle case joked about those who fell in love, became a victim to love himself. Cupid dig Troilus causing him to f whole in love with Criseyde, the first girl he saw. So was it with this proud and fiery knight, son of a famous fagot though he might be he had supposed that nix had the might to steer his heart against a will as loose as his yet, at a look, immediately, he was on fire, and he, in surc harge above all others, suddenly was slave to love(Book I, 33).Through Cupids spell on Troilus, he experienced the feeling of having loved and the torture and sorrow it brought. He became sickened by love and his entire persona suffered in devastation. Chaucer says, And from then on love robbed him of his deep and dottye an enemy of his fare his sorrow increased and multiplied, he could not keep his countenance and colour, eventide or morrow, had anyone noticed it he sought to borrow the names of other illnesses, to cover his hot fire, lest it showed him as a lover (Book I, 70).Pandarus, Troiluss cranny friend and uncle of his lover Criseyde, noticed Troiluss alters in mood and notice his love for Criseyde. Pandarus, over contentmented by the news, decided to take action by introducing them to one another and to the beginning of a sorrowful adventure. Instead of being hit by Cupids arrow, Criseyde was encouraged by her uncle, Pandarus, to give Troiluss love a chance. He confro nted Criseyde and questioned her opinion of Troilus, in relys to persuade her into a relationship with him.However, when Pandarus informed Criseyde of Troiluss love for her, she became upset with the inappropriateness of the subject. With that he ceased to speak, and hung his head, and she burst out in tears as she replied Alas, for ruefulness O why am I not dead, since all good cartel on earth has surely died? What would a stranger do to me she cried, When one I thought my friend, the best of them, bids me to seek a love he should condemn? (Book II, 59). Although she was honored by Troiluss flattering notes, Criseyde in put across did not show any mutual emotions in her responding letters. She gave him thanks for all(prenominal) good intention towards her, but declined to give him ground for greater hope she never would be bound in love, save as a sister this, to please him, she gladly would allow, if that could ease him(Book II, 175). However, through the pressures of Pandaru s, Troilus and Criseyde became lovers, until the war began, which unavoidably separated them. Criseyde promised to come back to Troilus when time permitted. However, the untruthful Criseyde gave her heart and broach, given up to her from Troilus, to Diomede in the midst of war.Chaucers objective in the writing of Troilus and Criseyde was to submit the confusing and mixed messages of love. In the beginning of the novel we are taught that love is the most fulfilling emotion one can experience. He explains the happiness and joy that love brings through Troilus and Criseydes romantic relationship. However, in the ending of the story Chaucer shares the pain and sorrow of love. He warns readers to stay away and focus all love on God. Oh all you fresh young people, he or she, in whom love grows ripens year by year, come al-Qaida, come home from worldly vanityCast the hearts countenance in love and fear upwards to God, who in His image here has mad you think this world is but a fair pas sing as soon as flower-scent in air (Book V, 263). Therefore, Chaucer leaves the audience with confusion of love. Through Cupids arrow and Pandaruss manipulation, the reader develops the story of Troilus and Criseydes tumbler coaster relationship of love. Though it began in beauty and happiness, and ended in grief and sorrow, the audience is taught a valuable lesson about love from Geoffrey Chaucer. Sometimes love brings happiness, while other times it brings misery.