Criseyde is a character from Geoffrey Chaucer's poem, "Troilus and Criseyde," which is set during the Trojan War. She is depicted as a beautiful and intelligent woman who becomes the love interest of Troilus, a Trojan prince. Her character embodies themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal as she navigates her feelings and the pressures of her circumstances. In the story, Criseyde is initially portrayed as a devoted lover, but her decisions lead to complex emotional conflicts. She is often seen as a tragic figure, caught between her love for Troilus and her eventual betrayal, which reflects the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society.