Sir Guyon

Sir Guyon is a character from Edmund Spenser's *The Faerie Queene*, representing the virtue of temperance. He is depicted as a noble knight committed to moderation and self-control, particularly in avoiding excess and indulgence. Sir Guyon’s journey involves battling and overcoming temptations and vices, illustrating the importance of discipline in leading a moral life. His character embodies the idea that true strength lies in restraint and balanced judgment, making him a symbol of disciplined virtue in the allegorical poem.