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The Faerie Queene Coming of Age Quotes

How we cite our quotes: Book, canto, stanza

Quote #10

[Claribell] found at last by very certaine signes,/ And speaking markes of passed monuments,/ That this young Mayd, whom chance to her presents/ Is her owne daughter, her owne infant deare./ Tho wondring long at those so straunge euents,/ A thousand times she her embraced nere/ With many a ioyfull kisse, and many a melting teare. (VI.xii.20)

Pastorella's childhood ends up being a crucial piece in understanding her identity—just because Pastorella wasn't raised as a princess, doesn't mean she isn't princess-material deep down inside.