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The Pilgrim’s Progress
John Bunyan
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary and Analysis
Part I: Author’s Apology, the First Stage, and the Second Stage
Part I: The Third Stage, the Fourth Stage
Part I: The Fifth Stage, the Sixth Stage, the Seventh Stage
Part I: The Eighth Stage, the Ninth Stage
Part I: The Tenth Stage, Conclusion of Part I
Part II: Author’s Introduction, the First Stage
Part II: The Second Stage, the Third Stage
Part II: The Fourth Stage, the Fifth Stage
Part II: The Sixth Stage, the Seventh Stage
Part II: The Eighth Stage, Author’s Farewell
Characters
Character List
Christian
Apollyon
Christiana
Great-heart
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Part 1: Author's Apology, the First Stage, and the Second Stage
Part 1: The Third Stage, the Fourth Stage
Part 1: The Fifth Stage, the Sixth Stage, the Seventh Stage
Part 1: The Eighth Stage, the Ninth Stage
Part 1: The Tenth Stage, Conclusion of Part 1
Part 2: Author's Introduction, the First Stage
Part 2: The Second Stage, the Third Stage
Part 2: The Fourth Stage, the Fifth Stage
Part 2: The Sixth Stage, the Seventh Stage
Part 2: The Eighth Stage, Author's Farewell
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further Study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
Further Study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
1
of 5
What best describes Christian?
Disorganized
Complex
Goal-oriented
Erudite
2
of 5
Where does Christian become emotional about missing his family?
Valley of Humiliation
Celestial City
Town of Vanity
The Place Beautiful
3
of 5
Which of these animals is the monster Apollyon not related to?
Tiger
Bear
Fish
Dragon
4
of 5
How many children does Christiana have?
One
Two
Three
Four
5
of 5
Which character protects Christiana on her pilgrimage in Part II?
Christian
Feeble-mind
Piety
Great-heart
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