Redcrosse as Christ and Christian

Redcrosse's character is a representation of both Christ and the common Christian. On his journey, Redcrosse is saved many times by other people. This is how he represents the common Christian. Without help Redcrosse would not have been able to make his journey. Spenser uses this to suggest that common Christians need help as well. Towards the end of book one, Redcrosse falls three times when fighting the dragon that keeps Una's parents, the King and Queen, trapped. On the third day, he defeats the dragon. This is a mirror image of the story of Christ. On the third day Christ is said to defeat death by rising from the grace.