Lord of Fortune!

     Oh my God! God is everywhere in this tale... I agree with Amanda that this story is almost like an advertisement for Christianity. I think that Custaunce is named strategically and is meant to represent the constant presence of God and of the religion of Christianity. After all, she is the sole reason that the Sultan wanted to convert himself and everyone to followers of God! The Sultan fell in love with Custaunce because of how the merchants described her to him - he never laid eyes on her. Similarly, Christianity is not a tangible thing, it can only be described and talked about. Also, when the Sultan's mother is plotting her revenge, she is described as a snake, which is reminiscent of the serpent in Eden that represents sin and deception. When this serpent woman carries out her sneaky plan, Cunstaunce (AKA Christianity) is the only survivor. Hm...coincidence?