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The Pilgrim’s Progress · Character

Atheist

A traveler who denies the existence of the Celestial City.

minor

Also known as Atheist

First appearance: the first part

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MWMr. Worldly Wi…IGIgnoranceCHChristianMFMr. FlattererHOHopefulATAtheist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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