Criseyde (Cressida)

Criseyde, often referred to as Cressida, is a character from classical literature, notably in Geoffrey Chaucer's "Troilus and Criseyde" and Shakespeare’s play "Troilus and Cressida." She is depicted as a beautiful and complex woman caught in the turmoil of the Trojan War. In these stories, her love for Troilus is challenged by betrayal and loyalty, reflecting themes of love, fate, and the consequences of choice. Criseyde's character has often been interpreted as a symbol of both romantic idealism and moral ambiguity, making her a subject of analysis in discussions of love and fidelity in literature.