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The Pilgrim’s Progress · Theme
Faith and Doubt
How The Pilgrim’s Progress develops Faith and Doubt.
The book explores the struggle between faith and doubt, as characters like Christian and Christiana must overcome obstacles such as the Slough of Despond, Doubting Castle, and despair to maintain their trust in God's promises.
Where it surfaces
- The First Part
Hopeful's conversion narrative illustrates the internal conflict between faith and doubt, as he initially resists conviction but later embraces religious duties.