The Pilgrim's Progress: who's who, timeline and places
Everyone in The Pilgrim's Progress, what happens when, and where, without spoilers: tell us how far you have read and we show only what you already know.
- ChristianChristian leaves his threatened city to seek release from his burden.First seen in part 1
- EvangelistEvangelist directs Christian toward a gate and corrects his departure from the path.First seen in part 1
- PliablePliable joins Christian after hearing about heavenly rewards.First seen in part 1
- ObstinateObstinate refuses to accompany Christian on his journey.First seen in part 1
- HelpHelp rescues Christian from the bog and explains it.First seen in part 1
- FaithfulFaithful travels with Christian and challenges religious speech that does not match conduct.First seen in part 2
- HopefulHopeful becomes Christian’s companion after Christian escapes from Vanity Fair.First seen in part 2
- TalkativeTalkative discusses religion, but Faithful questions his sincerity and conduct.First seen in part 2
- By-endsBy-ends is someone Christian and Hopeful meet after Vanity Fair.First seen in part 2
- IgnoranceIgnorance is a traveler who crosses the river with Vain-hope.First seen in part 3
- Shining OnesThe Shining Ones guide Christian and Hopeful uphill and describe heavenly life.First seen in part 3
- Vain-hopeVain-hope accompanies Ignorance as he crosses the river easily.First seen in part 3
- KingThe King gives orders concerning Ignorance at the heavenly city.First seen in part 3
- Part 1
Reading his book fills Christian with fear of judgment, and Evangelist directs him toward a light and gate.
- Part 1
Christian leaves his family, and Pliable joins him after hearing about heavenly rewards.
- Part 1
Christian and Pliable fall into Despond; Pliable returns home, while Help rescues Christian.
- Part 1
Misleading advice takes Christian off the path, but Evangelist corrects him.
- Part 1
Christian reaches the gate and knocks, still seeking admission.
- Part 2
Faithful questions Talkative’s conduct and sincerity, prompting Talkative to leave.
- Part 2
Evangelist meets Christian and Faithful near the wilderness’s edge and warns them of persecution and death.
- Part 2
At Vanity Fair, Christian and Faithful reject merchandise and suffer abuse and imprisonment.
- Part 2
Faithful defends his beliefs at trial and suffers execution.
- Part 2
Christian escapes, gains Hopeful as a companion, and meets By-ends.
- Part 3
Christian nearly drowns as fear, remembered sins, and evil visions overwhelm him in the river.
- Part 3
Hopeful supports Christian and challenges his despair; Christian sees Christ again and regains courage.
- Part 3
Christian and Hopeful cross the river and meet the Shining Ones, who guide them uphill.
- Part 3
Christian and Hopeful present their certificates and enter the heavenly city.
- Part 3
Ignorance crosses easily with Vain-hope, but lacks a certificate; the King orders him bound and sent to hell.
- Part 4
The narrator asks readers to interpret the dream carefully and seek useful meanings beneath its figures.
- Part 4
The narrator urges readers to reject worthless material while preserving what has value.
Hidden until you have read that far.
- Slough of DespondThe Slough of Despond is a muddy bog on Christian’s journey.First seen in part 1
- gateThe small gate is the destination Evangelist directs Christian toward.First seen in part 1
- Vanity FairVanity Fair is a place where goods are offered and the pilgrims face persecution.First seen in part 2
- The riverThe river lies on Christian and Hopeful’s route to the heavenly city.First seen in part 3
- heavenly cityThe heavenly city admits Christian and Hopeful after they present their certificates.First seen in part 3
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