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riveav
riveav
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In The Faerie Queene, what religious references are mentioned in Canto I, Stanzas 1-5?

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Posted by riveav on Sunday April 27, 2008 at 3:14 AM and tagged with canto 1 stanzas 1 to 5, religion, the faerie queene, themes.

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  1. writergal06
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    There are many religious details and references connected specifically with the description of Red Crosse's attire in this section. He bares the cross of his Lord upon his breast and on his shield, reminding him of the sovereignty of God, and the hope that he has placed in the Lord.

    Also, in the description on Una's white lamb, Biblical allusions can be drawn. Jesus is refered to in a similar manner, and the white lamb is usually seens as a symbol for purity and innocence, much as Una is described.

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    http://www.enotes.com/faerie-queene/summary-analysis-book...
    http://www.enotes.com/faerie-queene/summary-analysis-intr...
    http://www.enotes.com/faerie-queene/themes

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    Posted by writergal06 on Thursday January 22, 2009 at 10:50 AM