# Faith and Doubt in The Pilgrim’s Progress

> Theme guide for The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan.

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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/chapters/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.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/themes/faith_and_doubt
- Themes index: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/themes