Which character represents the innate human ability to understand the world through reason and common sense?
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Correct answer: Kind Wit, or natural intelligence
Kind Wit (or 'Natural Intelligence') represents the cognitive faculties humans possess to navigate earthly life. It is often contrasted with divine revelation or formal scholastic learning.
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