Saint George and the Dragon
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| Written by: | Margaret Hodges |
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| Synopsis: | A partial retelling of the Epic Poem The Faerie Queene |
| Genre(s): | Fantasy |
| First published: | August 23, 1984 |
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Tropes used in Saint George and the Dragon include:
- The Champion: Una set out alone from the safety of the castle walls to look for a champion who would face the terrible dragon.
- Damsel Errant: Princess Una traveled a long, long way before she found the Red Cross Knight.
- Duty First, Love Second: The brave knight tells the king that he can't stay because he has sworn to give knight's service to the Fairy Queen for six years.
- Hero's Journey:
- Knight Errant: The story begins with the Red Cross Knight riding across a plain, bound on a great adventure, sent by the Queen of the Fairies to fight the dragon.
- Knight in Shining Armor: The knight bade his lady stand apart, out of danger, to watch the fight, while the beast drew near, half flying, half running.
- Lady and Knight: When gentle Una saw him lying motionless, she trembled with fear and prayed for his safety.
- No Name Given: The Red Cross Knight doesn't know his birth name or where he had been born, until a good old hermit informs him was born to be Saint George of Merry England.
- Standard Hero Reward: The king tells the brave knight that he has promised that the dragonslayer should have Una for his wife, and be king after him.