The four central characters remain the same as in Chaucer's story. Palamon, possible cousin of Arcite, is at least "brother-in-arms" according to Dryden.
Palamon, who could be considered a cousin of Arcite, remains the same character as in Chaucer’s story. According to Dryden, he is at least "brother-in-arms." The four central characters are unchanged from Chaucer's narrative.