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The Pilgrim’s Progress · Theme
Sin and Guilt
How The Pilgrim’s Progress develops Sin and Guilt.
The burden of sin is a driving force for the protagonist, represented by the heavy load on Christian's back, and the narrative addresses the guilt, repentance, and liberation that come through divine grace.
Where it surfaces
- Endnotes
Discusses spiritual pride, carelessness, and the fall that follows, as well as the terror of the law (Moses) for sinners.