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The Pilgrim’s Progress · Character

Talkative

A verbose but insincere pilgrim who is exposed by Faithful.

minor

Also known as Talkative

First appearance: The First Part

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In The First Part: A tall man who appears comely at a distance; joins Faithful and Christian, professing love for godly…

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10 connections

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FAFaithfulMMMr. MnasonCHChristianGRGreat-heartMDMr. Desires-aw…TATalkative

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Adversaries and False Pilgrims
  • Guides and Helpers
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupClimax
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  • Breaking point

The "Endnotes" section functions as the narrative climax by shifting focus from the fictional pilgrim's journe…

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