Which work features the characters Christian, Evangelist, Pliable, and Obstinate?

Which work features the characters Christian, Evangelist, Pliable, and Obstinate?

• A. Pilgrim's Progress
• B. Don Quixote
• C. The Odyssey
• D. The Canterbury Tales

Answer: (A)

This question hinges on recognizing an allegory of a believer’s journey of faith. In Pilgrim's Progress, the traveler is named Christian, who leaves the City of Destruction in search of the Celestial City. Evangelist acts as a guiding voice that points him to the right path, while Pliable is a friend who initially accompanies him but quickly succumbs to comfort and worldly ease. Obstinate appears as a neighbor who initially refuses to join the pilgrimage. These specific character roles are unique to this work and illustrate different attitudes toward faith and perseverance.

The other works listed don’t feature this exact cast of allegorical figures. Don Quixote centers on a delusional knight-errant and his squire; The Odyssey follows Odysseus on a mythic voyage; The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories told by pilgrims on a journey to Canterbury.