The Faerie Queene
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Stanza xlv in Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene expresses how the “maker” is described as having made a woman (the “other Spright”) out of “ayre”. The “maker” himself, Archimago, despite his vast intelligence, is almost seduced by the womans beauty. The Faerie Queene is a meditation of appearance versus reality, using magic and deception as a theme; those in authority manipulate and fool the masses through creating art. Spenser forewarns readers through Archimago of the dangers of deceptive appearances and untruths, and issues a warning against falling for such deceptions that could undermine the Queen’s authority.
Archimago creates a woman that appears to closely resemble Una as a means of temptation and deception. Archimago is a representation for evil and the deceptive appearances he concocts to mislead others. His name is derived from the prefix “arch” meaning “primary.” and the Latin word “imago” meaning “image” The name Archimago is interpreted as “the primary image” making his name fitting for the character as he is a master of disguise and illusion, creating false images and deceptive appearances.
Archimago is a master of disguise and illusion and poses a threat to Spenser, the Queen, and even the reader. We all are vulnerable to being misled by untruths and deceptive appearances, and must all be watchful for these deceptions. Archimago is depicted as a danger to Queen Elizabeth I due to his ability for deceit and indicates the possibility for similar deceptions to spread throughout the court and threaten the monarchs authority. Archimago warns them of the potential for unfortunate consequences if they are not cautious by emphasising the risks of deception and the significance of distinguishing truth from untruth. The presence of Archimago acts as a reminder of the need to keep a critical and discerning viewpoint as well as to be mindful of the risks associated with dishonesty.
Archimago used magic and deception to try and trick The Red Crosse into thinking the real una is unfaithful. Through the transformation of a spright to a lady he was able to create a perfect being that he himself almost falls for “The maker selfe for all his wondrous wit” The significance of Archimago almost deceiving himself with his creation of the woman serves as a metaphor for the dangers of self-deception. This depicts the danger in deception and creating art; reflecting the reverence for magic and its status in the The Faerie Queene Realm.
This stanza portrays magic as a strong and significant force, but it also conveys a warning on the dangers of self-deception as it demonstrates how even the most cunning and devious individuals can be misled by their own creations. Also underlining how crucial it is to be able to tell the difference between truth and falsehood. In this sense, Archimago acts as a warning about the dangers of deception, for both the deceiver and the deceived, and emphasises the importance of being vigilant against false appearances and untruths.
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