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Who is Bialacoil from The Romance of the Rose and what is their importance? Roman_de_la_Rose English & Literature Bialacoil | The Romance of the Rose

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Bialacoil is an allegorical personification of friendliness. The name is French for Fair Welcome. He is described as the son of Courtesy. As befits a personification of friendliness and good nature, he is friendly and welcoming, although somewhat naive and a little timid.