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The Pilgrim’s Progress · Character

Gaius

A hospitable innkeeper who hosts the pilgrims and marries his children.

minor

Also known as Gaius, Good Gaius, good Gaius

First appearance: the second part

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CHChristianGGGiant GrimGMGiant MaulMEMercyOHOld HonestGAGaius

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Weak and Fearful Pilgrims
  • Protagonist
  • Guides and Helpers

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

SetupClimax
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  • Breaking point

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See Gaius in the second part