But along the way he is stopped by his friend Evangelist, who berates him sharply for having listened to anything Mr.

More than a little tempted by this, Christian decides that he should at least have a look at Morality. It would be a good place to raise a family, for living was cheap there and they would have honest, well-behaved people as neighbors - people who lived by the Ten Commandments. Christian should be a sensible fellow and settle down in the Village of Morality. He tells Christian that it would be foolish of him to continue his pilgrimage, the end of which could only be hunger, pain, and death. Worldly Wiseman, who, though not religiously inclined, is a friendly and well-disposed person. After much difficulty and with some providential help, Christian finally manages to flounder across the treacherous bog and is on his way again. Pilgrims are apt to get mired down here by their doubts and fears. Convinced that the city is about to be blasted by the wrath of God, Christian flees and sets out alone on a pilgrimage which he hopes will lead him to Mount Zion, to the Celestial City, where he can enjoy eternal life in the happy company of God and the Heavenly Host.Ī swamp, a bog, a quagmire, the first obstacle in Christian's course. No one living there can have any hope of salvation. The city stands as a symbol of the entire world as it is, with all of its sins, corruptions, and sorrows.

Place names appear in the order in which major incidents occur. In this section events are reviewed according to principal scenes of action.

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