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Anelida and Arcite Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

In the world of Anelida and Arcite, players are tasked with uncovering hidden truths and solving mysteries. This fact-matching game challenges players to piece together important information fragments to progress through the story.

  • Players must use spells for hints to help them unravel the secrets within the game.
  • Extra time can be earned by using special abilities to aid in completing the quest.
Need a Hint? View the Facts
  • Anelida and Arcite is a poem written by Geoffrey Chaucer.
  • It is part of Chaucer's larger work, The Canterbury Tales.
  • The poem is set in ancient Greece and tells the story of two knights, Anelida and Arcite.
  • Anelida is a beautiful princess who is loved by many knights.
  • Arcite is one of those knights, and he falls deeply in love with Anelida.
  • However, Anelida is already betrothed to another knight named Theseus.
  • Arcite decides to disguise himself and enter a tournament to win Anelida's love.
  • He is successful and defeats many other knights in the tournament.
  • Arcite and Anelida begin a secret affair, but their love is discovered by Theseus.
  • Theseus banishes Arcite from Athens and sends him to Thebes.
  • Anelida is heartbroken and begs Theseus to let Arcite return.
  • Theseus agrees, but only on the condition that Arcite never sees Anelida again.
  • Arcite returns to Athens but is tormented by his love for Anelida.
  • He becomes gravely ill and eventually dies from his suffering.
  • Anelida is devastated by Arcite's death and mourns for him.
  • She writes a letter to the god of love, asking for his help.
  • The god of love takes pity on Anelida and sends her a dream.
  • In her dream, the god promises to bring Arcite back to life.
  • Anelida wakes up and is overjoyed by the dream.
  • The poem ends with Anelida eagerly awaiting the return of her beloved Arcite.

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