LIST OF CHARACTERS

Part I

Characters

Christian

An ordinary sinner from the City of Destruction who journeys toward the Celestial City in search of salvation.

Evangelist

A prophet/preacher who is eager to help those who have decided to seek salvation.

Obstinate and Pliable

Neighbors of Christian. They try to discourage him from making the journey to the Celestial City.

Mr. Worldly Wiseman

A contented gentleman who lives a comfortable life. He tempts Christian by encouraging him to settle in Morality rather than seek the more difficult path to the Celestial City. His argument is practical and compelling, but is not what God wants from Christian.

Good-will

He saves Christian from the arrows of Beelzebub and pulls him through the Wicket Gate.

Interpreter

A holy man who shows Christian several wonders that await all pilgrims seeking the Celestial City.

Simple, Sloth and Presumption

Three pilgrims who have failed on their journey.

Formalist and Hypocrisy

Pilgrims who try a short cut and die for their offense.

Porter

A watchman of the house where Christian finds rest.

Apollyon

A foul fiend that Christian fights with in the Valley of Humiliation.

A friend and companion to Christian on the road to the Celestial City.

Mr. Talkative

A talkative fool who latches on to Christian and Faithful. When he leaves them, they are thankful.

Hate-good

A wicked judge in the town of Vanity who sentences Faithful to death.

Hopeful

A companion to Christian after Faithful's death. In the end, he helps Christian cross the Dark River and get to the Celestial City.

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