# The Pilgrim’s Progress — Character guide

> Key figures in The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan.

- [Christian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/christian.md): The protagonist, a pilgrim journeying from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City.
- [Christiana](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/christiana.md): Christian's wife, who later leads her children on a pilgrimage to the Celestial City.
- [Mercy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mercy.md): A young companion of Christiana on her pilgrimage, known for her kindness.
- [Hopeful](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/hopeful.md): A pilgrim who joins Christian after Faithful's death and accompanies him to the Celestial City.
- [Faithful](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/faithful.md): A loyal pilgrim and friend of Christian who is martyred in Vanity Fair.
- [Evangelist](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/evangelist.md): A guide who directs Christian and other pilgrims toward the Celestial City.
- [Great-heart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/great-heart.md): A strong and faithful guide who leads Christiana and her group through dangers.
- [Old Honest](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/old-honest.md): A wise and truthful pilgrim who joins Christiana's company.
- [Giant Despair](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/giant-despair.md): The cruel giant who imprisons Christian and Hopeful in Doubting Castle.
- [Apollyon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/apollyon.md): A fearsome demon who battles Christian in the Valley of Humiliation.
- [Satan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/satan.md): The adversary who tempts and opposes pilgrims on their journey.
- [Matthew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/matthew.md): Christiana's eldest son, who falls ill but is healed on the pilgrimage.
- [Mercy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mercy-young.md): A young companion of Christiana on her pilgrimage, known for her kindness.
- [Valiant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/valiant.md): A brave pilgrim who joins Christiana's group and fights in the Enchanted Ground.
- [Mr. Fearing](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-fearing.md): A timid pilgrim whose fearful nature is described by Great-heart.
- [Mr. Despondency](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-despondency.md): A melancholy pilgrim who travels with his daughter Much-afraid.
- [Timorous](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/timorous.md): A fearful neighbor who tries to dissuade Christiana from her pilgrimage.
- [Prudence](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/prudence.md): A wise maiden at the House of the Interpreter who instructs the pilgrims.
- [Piety](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/piety.md): A virtuous woman at the House of the Interpreter who teaches the pilgrims.
- [Charity](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/charity.md): A kind woman at the House of the Interpreter who questions Christiana.
- [Gaius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/gaius.md): A hospitable innkeeper who hosts the pilgrims and marries his children.
- [Mr. Mnason](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-mnason.md): An aged pilgrim who hosts Christiana's company in Vanity Fair.
- [Madam Bubble](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/madam-bubble.md): A temptress who tries to lure pilgrims away from the path.
- [Giant Maul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/giant-maul.md): A giant who attacks pilgrims but is slain by Great-heart.
- [Mr. Brisk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-brisk.md): A suitor to Mercy who loses interest when she gives away her possessions.
- [Pliable](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/pliable.md): A fellow traveler who abandons Christian in the Slough of Despond.
- [Obstinate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/obstinate.md): A neighbor who mocks Christian and refuses to join his pilgrimage.
- [Ignorance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/ignorance.md): A self-deceived pilgrim who relies on his own righteousness and is rejected.
- [Demas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/demas.md): A pilgrim who is lured away by the silver mine of Lucre.
- [Atheist](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/atheist.md): A traveler who denies the existence of the Celestial City.
- [Mr. Worldly Wiseman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-worldly-wiseman.md): A deceptive guide who tries to divert Christian from the narrow way.
- [Mr. Stand-fast](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-stand-fast.md): A steadfast pilgrim who resists Madam Bubble's temptations.
- [Mr. Feeble-mind](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-feeble-mind.md): A weak but faithful pilgrim rescued by Great-heart from Giant Slay.
- [Mr. Desires-awake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-desires-awake.md): A pilgrim who intercedes for others at the Interpreter's house.
- [Mr. Skill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-skill.md): A physician who heals Matthew from his illness.
- [Mr. Interpreter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-interpreter.md): A guide who shows pilgrims allegorical visions at his house.
- [Goodwill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/goodwill.md): The keeper of the Wicket Gate who welcomes pilgrims.
- [Watchful](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/watchful.md): The porter at the House Beautiful who guards the door.
- [Discretion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/discretion.md): A wise maiden at the House Beautiful who counsels pilgrims.
- [Giant Pope](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/giant-pope.md): A decrepit giant who threatens pilgrims but is too weak to pursue.
- [Giant Grim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/giant-grim.md): A giant who blocks the way but is slain by Great-heart.
- [Mr. Honest](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-honest.md): A variant name for Old Honest, a truthful pilgrim.
- [Mr. Great-grace](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-great-grace.md): A mighty warrior who defeats Giant Despair and frees pilgrims.
- [Mrs. Diffidence](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-diffidence.md): Giant Despair's wife, who encourages cruelty toward prisoners.
- [Mr. Pickthank](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-pickthank.md): A false witness who testifies against Faithful at Vanity Fair.
- [Mr. Envy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-envy.md): A witness who accuses Faithful out of jealousy at Vanity Fair.
- [Mr. Superstition](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-superstition.md): A witness against Faithful at Vanity Fair.
- [Mr. Hate-light](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-hate-light.md): A witness against Faithful at Vanity Fair.
- [Mr. Live-loose](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-live-loose.md): A witness against Faithful at Vanity Fair.
- [Mr. Anything](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-anything.md): A character who represents moral flexibility and compromise.
- [Madam Wanton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/madam-wanton.md): A temptress who tries to seduce pilgrims away from the path.
- [Simon the Witch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/simon-the-witch.md): A sorcerer who opposes the pilgrims in Vanity Fair.
- [Mr. Flatterer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-flatterer.md): A deceiver who leads pilgrims astray with false praise.
- [Mistrust](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mistrust.md): A pilgrim who turns back from the Hill Difficulty out of fear.
- [Timorous](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/timorous-friend.md): A pilgrim who turns back from the Hill Difficulty with Mistrust.
- [Simple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/simple.md): A foolish man who ignores warnings and perishes.
- [Sloth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/sloth.md): A lazy man who refuses to continue his pilgrimage.
- [Presumption](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/presumption.md): A overconfident pilgrim who ignores danger and is lost.
- [Formalist](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/formalist.md): A hypocritical pilgrim who follows religion only outwardly.
- [Hypocrisy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/hypocrisy.md): A pilgrim who pretends to be righteous but is not genuine.
- [Talkative](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/talkative.md): A verbose but insincere pilgrim who is exposed by Faithful.
- [By-ends](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/by-ends.md): A pilgrim who seeks religious gain for worldly profit.
- [Money-love](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/money-love.md): A companion of By-ends who loves wealth above all.
- [Save-all](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/save-all.md): A companion of By-ends who hoards his resources.
- [Hold-the-world](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/hold-the-world.md): A companion of By-ends who clings to earthly possessions.
- [Mr. Legal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-legal.md): A resident of the town of Morality who offers false hope.
- [Civility](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/civility.md): Mr. Legal's son, who represents mere outward politeness.
- [Adam the First](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/adam-the-first.md): An old man who represents the old sinful nature.
- [Moses](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/moses.md): A severe figure who represents the law and frightens pilgrims.
- [Shame](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/shame.md): A character who tries to embarrass pilgrims for their faith.
- [Carnal Policy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/carnal-policy.md): A guide who advises worldly wisdom over spiritual obedience.
- [Mr. Despair](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-despair.md): A character who embodies hopelessness in the pilgrim's journey.
- [Mr. Guilt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-guilt.md): A character who torments pilgrims with their past sins.
- [Mr. Faint-heart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-faint-heart.md): A timid pilgrim who struggles with courage on the way.
- [Mr. Stand-fast](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pilgrim_s_progress_se/characters/mr-stand-fast-2.md): A steadfast pilgrim who resists Madam Bubble's temptations.

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