Palamon
Chaucer used both indirect and direct characterization for Palamon. Palamon's reaction to seeing Emily for the first time was actually pretty funny because of the way it intrigued Arcite. It also revealed how when Palamon has a personal issue, he likes to gain attention from others so he can have others connect with him. Direct characterization was shown when the characters were first introduced. Chaucer described Palamon as young warrior who was hurt in battle. This reveals how Palamon is a loyal warrior and will die beside his comrade to honor his friendship. Chaucer's tone when describing Palamon's feeling toward Emily is very urgent and shocked to show what Palamon is experiencing. The way Chaucer portrays Palamon's reaction to Emily is very comical because he acts as if he is struck with sorrow with makes Arcite worry that he is hurt. Palamon is a passionate lover and an attention seeker.
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