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The Pilgrim’s Progress · Character

Mr. Brisk

A suitor to Mercy who loses interest when she gives away her possessions.

minor

Also known as Mr. Brisk

First appearance: the second part

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PRPrudenceMEMercyCHChristianGGGiant GrimGOGoodwillMBMr. Brisk

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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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