"life" and "essence"

Epic heroes are often characterized as “life” heroes, meaning that they exhibit characteristics of ordinary people, and “essence” heroes, meaning that they exude qualities that separate them from the ordinary human being. Differentiate the terms “life” and “essence,” and the characteristics of each in regard to the character of Red Crosse Knight. Specifically, in regard to these terms, where is Faerie Queene’s hero situated? Does Spenser portray him as a “life” hero? Why? Why not? Is he an “essence” hero? Why? Why not? Is he both? Why? Why not? Finally, discuss how the character of Una is an “essence” character and how her heroic qualities surpass those of Red Crosse Knight.