The Faerie Queene Analysis

The ideal of justice in The Faerie Queene, specifically in poem V, is presented as a concept that is divided into different legal methods. However, these methods contradict the intended English antique representation of the narrative voice. By "antique," I am referring to the time period that the narrative voice asserts in the opening proem of book V as the mythical "golden age" (5.2.1) of England, which represents a greater conception of moral authority. Although the golden age remains chronologically ambiguous and fable-like in The Faerie Queene, the narrative voice is predictably placed in a position of maintaining the mythical and ambiguous time establishment of the world while remaining judicially relevant to the author's time. of Justice becomes limited in its ability to fully explore the complexities of equity and its role in the legal system. The use of Artegall as a representation of this imperfect blend of law and equity highlights the limitations of the system and the need for a more nuanced approach to justice. Overall, while the construction of Justice in Faerie Queene book V may be limited by its adherence to precedent and its reliance on an outdated legal system, it still serves as a valuable exploration of the complexities of justice and its role in society.