# Arcite — The Canterbury Tales character guide

> Arcite in The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** false Arcite, Dan Arcite, This Arcite

**First appearance:** 0001-the-knight-s-tale

## Who they are

Palamon's cousin and rival for Emily's love in the Knight's Tale.

## Links

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