The Pilgrim’s Progress
Introduction + Context
Plot Summary
Detailed Summary & Analysis
Part 1: The Author’s Apology
Part 1: Fleeing the City of Destruction
Part 1: The Slough of Despond
Part 1: Mr. Worldly Wiseman
Part 1: At the Wicket-Gate
Part 1: The Interpreter’s House
Part 1: The Cross
Part 1: Hill Difficulty and Palace Beautiful
Part 1: The Valley of Humiliation
Part 1: The Valley of the Shadow of Death
Part 1: Christian and Faithful
Part 1: Talkative
Part 1: Vanity Fair
Part 1: Christian, Hopeful, and By-ends
Part 1: Demas and By-path Meadow
Part 1: Giant Despair and Doubting Castle
Part 1: The Delectable Mountains
Part 1: Ignorance, Little-faith, and Flatterer
Part 1: The Enchanted Ground
Part 1: Fear and Backsliding
Part 1: Beulah, the River of Death, and the Celestial City
Part 1: Conclusion
Part 2: Introduction
Part 2: Christiana
Part 2: The Wicket-gate
Part 2: The Interpreter’s House
Part 2: From the Interpreter’s House to the Porter’s House
Part 2: At the Porter’s House
Part 2: Matthew’s Illness
Part 2: The Valley of Humiliation
Part 2: The Valley of the Shadow of Death
Part 2: Honest and Fearing
Part 2: At Gaius’s Inn
Part 2: Feeble-mind and a Visit to Vanity
Part 2: Doubting Castle and the Delectable Mountains
Part 2: Valiant-for-Truth
Part 2: The Pilgrims Cross the River
Themes
All Themes
The Burden of Sin and Salvation through Christ
The World vs. Christianity
Obstacles on the Journey
The Centrality of the Bible
Women as Pilgrims
Quotes
Characters
All Characters
Christian
Faithful
Hopeful
Christiana
Evangelist
Pliable
Mr. Worldly Wiseman
Legality
Good-will/Keeper of the Gate
Shining Ones
Simple
Sloth
Presumption
Formalist
Hypocrisy
Apollyon
Adam the First/Moses
Talkative
By-ends
Giant Despair
Shepherds
Ignorance
Temporary
Mercy
Feeble-mind
Symbols
All Symbols
Burden
Wicket-gate
Roll / Certificate / Scroll
Literary Devices
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Allegory
Allusions
Ethos
Flashbacks
Foreshadowing
Frame Story
Genre
Imagery
Irony
Logos
Metaphors
Mood
Motifs
Pathos
Personification
Setting
Similes
Situational Irony
Style
Tone
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Part 1: The Author’s Apology Quiz
Part 1: Fleeing the City of Destruction Quiz
Part 1: The Slough of Despond Quiz
Part 1: Mr. Worldly Wiseman Quiz
Part 1: At the Wicket-Gate Quiz
Part 1: The Interpreter’s House Quiz
Part 1: The Cross Quiz
Part 1: Hill Difficulty and Palace Beautiful Quiz
Part 1: The Valley of Humiliation Quiz
Part 1: The Valley of the Shadow of Death Quiz
Part 1: Christian and Faithful Quiz
Part 1: Talkative Quiz
Part 1: Vanity Fair Quiz
Part 1: Christian, Hopeful, and By-ends Quiz
Part 1: Demas and By-path Meadow Quiz
Part 1: Giant Despair and Doubting Castle Quiz
Part 1: The Delectable Mountains Quiz
Part 1: Ignorance, Little-faith, and Flatterer Quiz
Part 1: The Enchanted Ground Quiz
Part 1: Fear and Backsliding Quiz
Part 1: Beulah, the River of Death, and the Celestial City Quiz
Part 1: Conclusion Quiz
Part 2: Introduction Quiz
Part 2: Christiana Quiz
Part 2: The Wicket-gate Quiz
Part 2: The Interpreter’s House Quiz
Part 2: From the Interpreter’s House to the Porter’s House Quiz
Part 2: At the Porter’s House Quiz
Part 2: Matthew’s Illness Quiz
Part 2: The Valley of Humiliation Quiz
Part 2: The Valley of the Shadow of Death Quiz
Part 2: Honest and Fearing Quiz
Part 2: At Gaius’s Inn Quiz
Part 2: Feeble-mind and a Visit to Vanity Quiz
Part 2: Doubting Castle and the Delectable Mountains Quiz
Part 2: Valiant-for-Truth Quiz
Part 2: The Pilgrims Cross the River Quiz
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Introduction
Intro
Plot Summary
Plot
Summary & Analysis
Part 1: The Author’s Apology
Part 1: Fleeing the City of Destruction
Part 1: The Slough of Despond
Part 1: Mr. Worldly Wiseman
Part 1: At the Wicket-Gate
Part 1: The Interpreter’s House
Part 1: The Cross
Part 1: Hill Difficulty and Palace Beautiful
Part 1: The Valley of Humiliation
Part 1: The Valley of the Shadow of Death
Part 1: Christian and Faithful
Part 1: Talkative
Part 1: Vanity Fair
Part 1: Christian, Hopeful, and By-ends
Part 1: Demas and By-path Meadow
Part 1: Giant Despair and Doubting Castle
Part 1: The Delectable Mountains
Part 1: Ignorance, Little-faith, and Flatterer
Part 1: The Enchanted Ground
Part 1: Fear and Backsliding
Part 1: Beulah, the River of Death, and the Celestial City
Part 1: Conclusion
Part 2: Introduction
Part 2: Christiana
Part 2: The Wicket-gate
Part 2: The Interpreter’s House
Part 2: From the Interpreter’s House to the Porter’s House
Part 2: At the Porter’s House
Part 2: Matthew’s Illness
Part 2: The Valley of Humiliation
Part 2: The Valley of the Shadow of Death
Part 2: Honest and Fearing
Part 2: At Gaius’s Inn
Part 2: Feeble-mind and a Visit to Vanity
Part 2: Doubting Castle and the Delectable Mountains
Part 2: Valiant-for-Truth
Part 2: The Pilgrims Cross the River
Themes
All Themes
The Burden of Sin and Salvation through Christ
The World vs. Christianity
Obstacles on the Journey
The Centrality of the Bible
Women as Pilgrims
Quotes
Characters
All Characters
Christian
Faithful
Hopeful
Christiana
Evangelist
Pliable
Mr. Worldly Wiseman
Legality
Good-will/Keeper of the Gate
Shining Ones
Simple
Sloth
Presumption
Formalist
Hypocrisy
Apollyon
Adam the First/Moses
Talkative
By-ends
Giant Despair
Shepherds
Ignorance
Temporary
Mercy
Feeble-mind
Symbols
All Symbols
Burden
Wicket-gate
Roll / Certificate / Scroll
Lit Devices
All Literary Devices
Allegory
Allusions
Ethos
Flashbacks
Foreshadowing
Frame Story
Genre
Imagery
Irony
Logos
Metaphors
Mood
Motifs
Pathos
Personification
Setting
Similes
Situational Irony
Style
Tone
Quizzes
All Quizzes
Part 1: The Author’s Apology Quiz
Part 1: Fleeing the City of Destruction Quiz
Part 1: The Slough of Despond Quiz
Part 1: Mr. Worldly Wiseman Quiz
Part 1: At the Wicket-Gate Quiz
Part 1: The Interpreter’s House Quiz
Part 1: The Cross Quiz
Part 1: Hill Difficulty and Palace Beautiful Quiz
Part 1: The Valley of Humiliation Quiz
Part 1: The Valley of the Shadow of Death Quiz
Part 1: Christian and Faithful Quiz
Part 1: Talkative Quiz
Part 1: Vanity Fair Quiz
Part 1: Christian, Hopeful, and By-ends Quiz
Part 1: Demas and By-path Meadow Quiz
Part 1: Giant Despair and Doubting Castle Quiz
Part 1: The Delectable Mountains Quiz
Part 1: Ignorance, Little-faith, and Flatterer Quiz
Part 1: The Enchanted Ground Quiz
Part 1: Fear and Backsliding Quiz
Part 1: Beulah, the River of Death, and the Celestial City Quiz
Part 1: Conclusion Quiz
Part 2: Introduction Quiz
Part 2: Christiana Quiz
Part 2: The Wicket-gate Quiz
Part 2: The Interpreter’s House Quiz
Part 2: From the Interpreter’s House to the Porter’s House Quiz
Part 2: At the Porter’s House Quiz
Part 2: Matthew’s Illness Quiz
Part 2: The Valley of Humiliation Quiz
Part 2: The Valley of the Shadow of Death Quiz
Part 2: Honest and Fearing Quiz
Part 2: At Gaius’s Inn Quiz
Part 2: Feeble-mind and a Visit to Vanity Quiz
Part 2: Doubting Castle and the Delectable Mountains Quiz
Part 2: Valiant-for-Truth Quiz
Part 2: The Pilgrims Cross the River Quiz
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What is Atheist's claim about the Celestial City?
1 of 11
He claims to have lived there for many years and offers to guide them
He believes it is a myth, having searched for it for 20 years without finding any evidence that it exists
He says it exists, but only the purest of heart can see it
He claims it was destroyed long ago and no longer exists
What does the Enchanted Ground represent in the pilgrims' journey?
2 of 11
The final test before entering the Celestial City
A place of magical healing for all who enter
The dangers of complacency and the need for vigilance
The dangers of complacency and the need for vigilance
According to his testimony, what led Hopeful to reconsider the value of the things exchanged in Vanity Fair?
3 of 11
The persuasive arguments of a famous preacher
A sudden, miraculous sign from Heaven
Witnessing Christian’s sufferings and Faithful’s death
Reading ancient texts that condemned the practices of Vanity Fair
According to his testimony, what triggered Hopeful's awareness of his sins and fear of judgment?
4 of 11
Attending festivals and celebrations that glorify worldly pleasures
Encounters with good people, hearing the Bible being read, and reminders of death
Dreams and visions of celestial beings condemning his lifestyle
Public accusations and shaming by religious leaders
What does Hopeful realize about his efforts to reform his life?
5 of 11
That no amount of self-improvement could repay the debt of his former sins
That improving himself could make up for his past sins
That his efforts are recognized and rewarded by his community
That he was capable of achieving perfection through his efforts
What did Faithful suggest Hopeful do to receive God's mercy?
6 of 11
To engage in charitable acts to prove his worthiness
To isolate himself from the world and meditate
To pray for God to reveal himself through the Bible
To publicly confess his sins in front of the congregation
What marks the turning point in Hopeful's conversion experience?
7 of 11
Hopeful's vision of Christ encouraging him to believe in Him
Hopeful's decision to join a new church congregation
Hopeful's completion of a series of religious rites and ceremonies
Hopeful's pilgrimage to a holy city as a sign of his faith
What does believing in Christ mean, according to Hopeful's vision?
8 of 11
Adhering strictly to religious laws and ceremonies
Achieving personal and financial success as a sign of divine favor
Running to Christ, symbolizing a total reliance on His salvation
Performing acts of service to demonstrate faith in public ways
According to Christian, what should be the true basis for a pilgrim's assurance of Heaven?
9 of 11
The pilgrim's own feelings and heart
The pilgrim's financial contributions to religious institutions
What the Bible says, rather than the heart's deceitful assurances
The approval of religious leaders and the community
Why does Christian believe Ignorance does not truly believe in Christ?
10 of 11
Because Ignorance has not been officially baptized
Because Ignorance does not understand the depth of his sin and need for Christ
Because Ignorance has not performed enough good deeds
Because Ignorance's beliefs align with a different religious tradition
What is the main point of contention between Christian and Ignorance?
11 of 11
Whether religious rituals are necessary for salvation
The role of human behavior in achieving salvation
The importance of church membership for salvation
The need for direct revelations from God to be saved
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