Character Relationship Map: Pilgrim's Progress

Characters

• Pilgrim / Christian (played by Peter Thomas) — protagonist

  A burdened traveler who leaves the City of Destruction and journeys toward salvation, enduring spiritual trials while seeking freedom from sin.

• Apollyon / Mr. Obstinate / Wordly Wiseman / Prince (played by Maurice O'Callaghan) — antagonist

  An allegorical embodiment of opposition, worldly temptation, and spiritual danger who attempts to divert or defeat the protagonist's journey.

• Pliable (played by Ronnie Irvine) — supporting

  A hesitant companion who initially joins the protagonist's journey but quickly abandons the path when hardship and danger appear.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Pilgrim / Christian → Pliable (alliance)

  Pliable temporarily accompanies the protagonist on the journey toward the distant gate.

• Pilgrim / Christian → Apollyon / Mr. Obstinate / Wordly Wiseman / Prince (conflict)

  The antagonist record represents forces that attempt to turn the protagonist away from his chosen spiritual path or prevent his progress.

• Pliable → Apollyon / Mr. Obstinate / Wordly Wiseman / Prince (conflict)

  Pliable's temporary participation places him on the protagonist's side against the opposing forces encountered along the journey.

Story Analysis

A troubled traveler pursues spiritual freedom through guidance, trials, faith, and uncertain dangers on the road toward the Celestial City.

Plot Progression

1. Leaving the City
2. Trials on the Road
3. Lessons of Faith
4. Defiance at the Fair
5. The Uncertain Shelter