ENGLISH 45A Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Steep Hill
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1-2 men who can fight are usually defeated by spiritual foes // una sees this/redcrosse is feeble and faint due to despair and imprisonment; resolves to bring him where he can be happy and fully recover. 3 not far away, there"s a house widely known for a matron"s wisdom aiding the helpless and wretched. 4 named caelia (heavenly) is mother of 3 daughters; first 2 (fidelia and speranza) = chaste/wise; last (charissa) = betrothed and with many children; names mean faith, hope, and charity . 5-6 locked door opened by aged porter named humilita; open space to landowner named zele (zeal) 7 meet squire who is mild, clean, and courteous named reverance; there"s no courtly affection. 8 he takes them to the dame (matron of the place); is joyful to see una; comforted in her weakened age. 9 she knows una"s story and virginity; asks what brings her here.
