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The Pilgrim’s Progress · Character
Simple
A foolish man who ignores warnings and perishes.
minor
Also known as Simple
First appearance: the first part
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Adversaries and False Pilgrims
- Protagonist
- Guides and Helpers
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
The "Endnotes" section functions as the narrative climax by shifting focus from the fictional pilgrim's journe…
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