Question

Which of these quotes from The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan contains an underlying allegory representing humanity’s resistance to change and lack of will?

So I saw in my dream that the man began to run. Now, he had not run far from his own door, but his wife and children, perceiving it, began to cry after him to return.

The name of the one was Obstinate and the name of the other Pliable. Now, by this time, the man was got a good distance from them; but, however, they were resolved to pursue him, which they did, and in a little time they overtook him.

Then said the man, Neighbours, wherefore are ye come?

I see it to be so; and, dying there, sooner or later, you will sink lower than the grave, into a place that burns with fire and brimstone: be content, good neighbours, and go along with me.

Answer 1

b

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Answer 2

The correct answer is B. The name of the one was Obstinate and the name of the other Pliable. Now, by this time, the man was got a good distance from them; but, however, they were resolved to pursue him, which they did, and in a little time they overtook him.

Step-by-step explanation:

In literature, an allegory refers to the use of literary elements such as characters, settings or events that represent a hidden meaning which is usually related to a moral. In the case of The Pilgrim's Progress the idea of humanity's resistance to change and lack of will is conveyed through allegory in "The name of the one was Obstinate and the name of the other Pliable..." because in this case the author uses two characters Obstinate that represents resistance to change and Pliable that represents the will and flexibility to explain the way a man tried to avoid changes but still was persecuted by them and at the end he had to surrender.