Chapter 1
What does Christian's burden represent?
The guilt & weight of sin.
What does Goodwill do to bring Christian through the Wicket Gate?
Pulls him in quickly to save him from the arrows.
Where does Christian’s burden finally fall off?
The Cross.
What is the Palace Beautiful, and what does it represent?
A place of rest and support, representing the church.
What does the Swamp of Despair represent in the spiritual journey?
Despair and doubt caused by the burden of sin.
Who tells Christian to flee from the City of Destruction?
Evangelist.
Where does Christian go after entering the Wicket Gate?
To the House of the Interpreter.
What do the Three Shining Ones give Christian at the Cross?
New clothes, a scroll, and a mark on his forehead.
Who are the three women Christian meets at the Palace Beautiful?
Piety, Prudence, and Charity.
What does Mr. Worldly Wiseman represent?
False advice that focuses on self-righteousness and worldly solutions.
What is the name of the gate Christian is told to find?
The Wicket Gate
What does the Dusty Room in the Interpreter’s house represent?
The heart of a sinner, full of sin that can only be cleansed by the gospel.
Who are Formalist and Hypocrisy, and what mistake do they make?
They are travelers who try to climb over the wall instead of going through the Wicket Gate, representing people who try to reach heaven by their own means.
What do the women at the Palace Beautiful represent?
Piety represents devotion, Prudence represents wisdom, and Charity represents love.
How does Christian escape the Swamp of Despair?
Help pulls him out.
Who tries to convince Christian to return home after he starts his journey?
Obstinate & Pliable.
What does the man in the Iron Cage represent?
A person who has rejected repentance and is trapped in despair.
What does the Hill of Difficulty represent?
The trials and challenges Christians face on their journey of faith.
What spiritual gift does Christian receive at the Palace Beautiful?
The armor of God.
What does Christian carry that shows his salvation?
A scroll (his certificate).
What is the name of the man who joins Christian but quickly abandons the journey?
Pliable.
What is the meaning of the Vision of Judgment Day?
It reminds Christian of the reality of God’s final judgment and the importance of being prepared.
What happens to Christian when he rests halfway up the Hill of Difficulty?
He falls asleep and loses his scroll.
What does the Sword of the Spirit symbolize?
The Word of God, used for spiritual defense.
Mr. Worldly Wiseman tells Christian to go somewhere and find two people. What is the place and who are the people?
The Village of Morality to meet Legality & his son Civility.