The Medieval Hector: A Double Tradition

Author / Editor
Johnson, Lynn Staley.

Title
The Medieval Hector: A Double Tradition

Published
Mediaevalia 5 (1979): 165-82.

Description
The Middle Ages provided two contrasting traditions in the characterization of Hector, one celebrating his heroism, the other viewing him as possessed of physical flaws and spiritual debilities. In TC, Chaucer combines the two traditions in his characterization.

Chaucer Subjects
Troilus and Criseyde.