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The Pilgrim’s Progress · Character

Watchful

The porter at the House Beautiful who guards the door.

minor

Also known as Watchful

First appearance: the first part

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Character Web

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CHChristianMIMr. InterpreterTITimorousMIMistrustGGGiant GrimWAWatchful

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Adversaries and False Pilgrims
  • Protagonist
  • Guides and Helpers
  • Tempters and Dissuaders

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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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