What is the name of the narrator in 'Piers Plowman,' who is often considered a semi-autobiographical figure?
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Correct answer: Will, a searching dreamer
The narrator is named Will, a double reference to the author's likely name (William) and the theological concept of the 'Human Will' seeking spiritual enlightenment.
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