Pilgrim's Progress
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Alex Martinez
Mrs. Mello
Period 4
27 September 2010
Pilgrim’s Progress
Pilgrim’s Progress
John Bunyan © 2005
Main Characters:
Christian - The central character of the book and hero of the pilgrimage. Christian has a simple personality; he is not complicated or conflicted. Christian presents one profound aspect of human life, the search for religious truth. He is faith. Christian’s motivation, the search for salvation clearly defines him.
Apollyon – Wants to thwart Christian. Apollyon has a physical irregularity that displays his evil. Apollyon is hybrid, being part dragon, bear, human, and fish. He represents the opposite spiritual freedom that Christian expresses.
Christiana – Introduced in the first part of the book as Christian’s wife. She does not agree to accompany her husband on his journey to the Celestial City. She develops a deep appreciation for pilgrimage. Christiana demonstrates an attunement to more worldly matters, grasping more about the everyday workings of the social world.
Great-Heart – Acts as a loyal companion and protector to Christiana on her pilgrimage. He fulfills a vital function in part 2 providing physical defense as well as spiritual guidance. A compassionate protector of weak pilgrims. He insist that his obligation as a spiritual guide is to protect and serve those weaker than he.
Minor Characters: Part 1
Evangelist - The messenger carrying the Gospel, or word of Christ, to Christian. Evangelist spurs Christian on his journey to the Celestial City.
Obstina - A neighbor of Christian’s in the City of Destruction who refuses to accompany him.
Pliable - A neighbor of Christian’s who accompanies him for a while. After falling in the Slough of Despond, Pliable is discouraged and returns home, only to be mocked by the townsfolk
Help - Fellow pilgrim who helps pull Christian from the Slough of Despond.
Wiseman - A reasonable and practical man whom Christian encounters early in his journey....
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