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Mr. Fearing

A timid pilgrim whose fearful nature is described by Great-heart.

minor

Also known as Master Fearing, Mr. Fearing, Fearing

First appearance: the second part

Mr. Fearing shows up with force in The Author’s Way of Sending Forth His Second Part of the Pilgrim. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A good man who went on pilgrimage with fears and cries, yet won the joyful prize at last.
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OHOld HonestGGGiant GrimGDGiant DespairCHChristianMFMr. Feeble-mindMFMr. Fearing

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Weak and Fearful Pilgrims
  • Guides and Helpers
  • 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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