Which knight is the protagonist of Book II and represents the virtue of Temperance?
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Correct answer: Sir Guyon, the knight of Temperance
Sir Guyon is the knight of Temperance. His journey culminates in the destruction of the Bower of Bliss, symbolizing the victory of moral restraint over sensual excess.
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