Pilgrim's Progress Analysis

The protagonist of Pilgrim’s Progress, Christian, recognizes his hometown is descending into destruction and starts his journey to Mount Zion. On his way, he visits the Interpreter’s House, gazes at the cross, and lingers at the Palace Beautiful. However, the Valley of Humiliation, the battle with Apollyon, and the Valley of the Shadow of Death display the cruelty he also faced. After Faithful dies, Hopeful joins Christian. Together, they face the Doubting Giant, they navigate the Enchanted Ground, and forge through the River of Death. Finally, the two pilgrims reached the Celestial City.

Christian learns his city is rushing towards ruination. He endures great anguish until he finally encounters Evangelist and who tells him he must travel to Mount Zion to save his soul. He begins his journey to the
They confront By-Ends and Demas. Then, they rest on the grounds of Doubting Castle only to be imprisoned by its giant. The monster tortures them until Hopeful remembers his magic Key of Promise. They meet the shepherds of the Delectable Mountains who show them the Hill of Error, the Mountain of Caution, and the Bi-Way to Hell. Before they depart, the shepherds show them one more thing. At the high mountain called clear, they present the gates of the Celestial City. The pilgrims encounter Ignorance who is leaving the Country of Conceit. The Flatterer snares Christian and Hopeful in his net, but a shining one frees them. They meet Atheist who denies Mount Zion existence. To stay awake when they reach the Enchanted Ground, they discuss Hopeful’s past and doctrine. They amble through Beulah where Shining Ones wander, flowers bloom, and bread and wine are always available. This is where the Celestial City is located. They can finally view the gates when two Shining Ones explain that they must cross the River of Death before they can enter. They get to the other side and Shining Ones welcome them into