Final answer:
Demas tries to entice Christian and Hopeful with buried silver, serving as a symbol of material temptation that distracts from their spiritual journey in 'Pilgrim's Progress'. The correct option is A.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the narrative of Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan, a character named Demas attempts to entice Christian and Hopeful by offering them buried silver. This is a test of their faith and a distraction from their journey to the Celestial City.
The theme in this question is the temptation of wealth and how it can lead individuals astray from their spiritual path.
In another context, the references to Demas involve attempts to corrupt or persuade individuals with offers of wealth or by sowing discord, which aligns with the general portrayal of Demas as a tempter using material wealth or other promises to turn people away from their moral or spiritual pursuits. The correct option is A.