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The Pilgrim’s Progress · Character
Adam the First
An old man who represents the old sinful nature.
minor
Also known as Adam the First, Adam
First appearance: the first part
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- Other
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- Adversaries and False Pilgrims
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
The "Endnotes" section functions as the narrative climax by shifting focus from the fictional pilgrim's journe…
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