Portrait of the Red Cross Knight in Canto 1 of The Faerie Queene
Portrait of the Red Cross Knight in Canto of The Faerie Queene In Canto of The Faerie Queene Edmund Spenser - introduces the Redcrosse Knight the hero of Book as a symbol of holiness and Christian virtue The knight embarks on a journey to defeat a dragon representing sin The knight s character reflects the moral and spiritual struggles of a faithful Christian Physical Appearance and Symbolism The Redcrosse Knight is described as wearing mighty armor showing his readiness for battle His shield bears a red cross a symbol of Christ s sacrifice and the knight s commitment to holiness Spenser writes But on his brest a bloudie Crosse he bore The deare remembrance of his dying Lord The shield also carries marks from previous battles It suggests that he has faced many trials before On his chest the knight wears the same red cross It represents his deep faith