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The Pilgrim’s Progress · Character

Mr. Despair

A character who embodies hopelessness in the pilgrim's journey.

minor

Also known as Despair

First appearance: the first part

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MWMr. Worldly Wi…CHChristianGDGiant DespairGGGiant GrimMDMr. Despair

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  • Other

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  • Adversaries and False Pilgrims
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  • Protagonist

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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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