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The Pilgrim’s Progress · Character

Mr. Faint-heart

A timid pilgrim who struggles with courage on the way.

minor

Also known as Faint-heart, Faint

First appearance: the second part

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GRGreat-heartMIMistrustMMMr. MnasonMGMr. Great-graceMGMr. GuiltMFMr. Faint-heart

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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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