In 'The Faerie Queene,' which character represents the virtue of Holiness?
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Correct answer: The Redcrosse Knight
Book I of 'The Faerie Queene' follows the Redcrosse Knight, who represents Holiness. His journey serves as an allegory for the Christian soul's struggle to attain salvation and resist error.
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