The Theban Scenes in Chaucer's 'Troilus''

Author / Editor
Clogan, Paul M.

Title
The Theban Scenes in Chaucer's 'Troilus''

Published
Medievalia et Humanistica 12 (1984): 167-84.

Description
In TC 2.78ff., Chaucer distinguishes between Statius's "Thebiad" and the "Roman de Thebes" to characterize Pandarus and Criseyde, to emphasize the uncle-niece relationship, and to affect tone and atmosphere. In 5.145ff., he uses Statius to develop the character of Cassandra, to strengthen the tragic theme, and to juxtapose the fall of Troy with that of Thebes.

Chaucer Subjects
Troilus and Criseyde.
Sources, Analogues, and Literary Relations.