In Book I, the Redcrosse Knight's quest is to help Una by defeating a dragon that has besieged her parents' castle. What does Una allegorically represent?
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Correct answer: Truth and the Protestant Church
Una represents 'One' or the singular Truth of the Protestant Anglican Church. Her name contrasts with Duessa, who represents 'Two' or the duplicity Spenser associated with the Catholic Church.
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