Which of these characters represents the 'Intellectual' faculty that helps Will understand his dreams through memory and reflection?
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Correct answer: Imaginatif, memory and reflection
Imaginatif appears to Will to explain the value of learning and the role of the natural world in the path to salvation. He bridges the gap between the Dreamer's sensory experiences and his spiritual understanding through memory and reflection.
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