Question

John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress is an allegory that traces a pilgrim's journey. The deeper meaning revolves around the metaphor that life is a journey. In the table below, explain what concept or symbolic meaning each character from " The Pilgrim's Progress" represents. Characters:
Christian
Evangelist
Obstinate
Pliable
.... please help!!!:(

Answer 1

Christian= Christian is the central character. As his name suggests, he represents the search for religious truth.

Evangelist= Evangelist is the messenger carrying the gospel, which are teachings of the Christian Bible. He represents the idea that God sends us messengers who show us the path on our spiritual journey.

Obstinate= Obstinate is Christian’s neighbor. As his name suggests, he represents resistance and some people’s inability to adapt to change.

Pliable= Pliable is also Christian’s neighbor. He is kind and agrees to join Christian in the pilgrimage. Yet he lacks the will to commit and easily changes his mind. This character represents humanity’s weak will and lack of resolution. He also stands for people who are not true believers but follow the trends of the day.