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The Pilgrim’s Progress · Character

Mistrust

A pilgrim who turns back from the Hill Difficulty out of fear.

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Also known as Mistrust

First appearance: the first part

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Character Web

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CHChristianMGMr. GuiltTITimorousGGGiant GrimMFMr. Faint-heartMIMistrust

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  • Other

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  • Adversaries and False Pilgrims
  • Protagonist
  • Tempters and Dissuaders
  • 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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