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Palamon

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Palamon is a fictional character who appears in two notable works: Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Knight's Tale" and Shakespeare and Fletcher's "The Two Noble Kinsmen."12

In both narratives, Palamon is a cousin to Arcite. They are captured by Theseus, the duke of Athens, and imprisoned. While in prison, both men fall in love with Emelye, Theseus's sister-in-law. This shared love leads to rivalry between the cousins.12

Ultimately, a tournament is held to decide who will marry Emelye. Although Arcite wins the tournament, he dies from injuries sustained in a fall from his horse. Palamon then marries Emelye.12

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