10.33.R The Pilgrim's Progress, Chapters 2-3; Allusions

Interpret 1 (one) of the following things in chapter 2: The parable of the dust and the water Passion and Patience The fire, water, and oil analogy Explain what 1 (one) of these things means in 2-4 sentences.

All of the dust in the room is a human heart filled with sin. The broom is the law, which cannot clean up all of the dust (legalism). And the water is the gospel that can wash away the sin!

Who or what does Christian warn Simple, Sloth, and Presumption about by citing I Peter 5:8?

Satan

Why do Formalist and Hypocrisy say they didn't start their journey at the gate?

The gate was too far away.

What imminent threat do Timorous and Mistrust warn Christian about?

lions

What does the man in the iron cage teach Christian?

not to turn away from God

What is the wall on either side of the pathway called?

salvation

What is the name of the hill that Christian must climb?

Difficulty

Which of the following things does Christian have that Formalist and Hypocrisy do not have?

1. a mark on the forehead 2. a new coat 3. a scroll

Allusion

A passing reference to something that the author believes the audience already knows

What is an allusion?

A reference to something else

Biblical allusions have rarely been included in English literature.

False

In Christian's conversation with the Porter, we discover what his name used to be. What was it?

Graceless

How does Christian feel about the City of Destruction?

He is ashamed of it.

An allegory sustains two meanings at the same time: the literal meaning and the symbolic meaning. Is Pilgrim's Progress a balanced allegory, or does it lean too heavily on the symbolic meaning? In other words, do all the allusions distract you from enjoying the literal story? Or, do they make the reading experience even more enjoyable and interesting? Why? Give your thoughtful opinion in 4-6 sentences.

I find that Pilgrim's Progress has more symbolic meaning than literal meaning; not in any way that that bad is any way. Since, we are learning about Christian's journey which is in a sense our journey, I see this journey with a lot of admiration as if it is my own. The symbols are serious, are of great meaning and purpose. Pilgrim's Progress is an incredible story, I have really enjoyed reading it; the allusions shed even more light on the story. The allusions show you what John Bunyan thinks, what Christian thinks, what the different characters think, and teaches us in different parts of our Christ-following journey there are parables, verses, and warning of them.

How does Goodwill say Christian will be able to distinguish the way he should go?

It is the one that is straight and narrow.

Biblical allusions (references to the Bible)

a staple of English literature for hundreds of years. Until the past century or so, everyone knew the Bible well -- or, at least, everyone knew the "major" Bible stories like Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah's ark, etc. So Bunyan had confidence that his mostly English, heavily Puritan Christian readers would understand the countless allusions he included in Pilgrim's Progress. -"the neighbors also came out to see him [Christian] run" alludes to a short verse in Jeremiah 20. Or, Help's helping hand, which embodies God's helping hand in Psalm 40:2. Bunyan knew his Bible well!

Why does Goodwill quickly pull Christian into the gate?

because Beelzebub will try to shoot arrows at Christian

What issue does Charity particularly probe Christian about?

if he had done all he could to bring his family

What finally removes Christian's burden?

the sight of the cross

What does the man's dream teach Christian?

to be certain he is ready for the judgment