Interpreter
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Interpreter is a wise guide in John Bunyan’s allegory "The Pilgrim’s Progress" who instructs Christian through symbolic visions that illuminate spiritual truths.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Interpreter canonical | 1 |
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
allegorical figure
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didactic character ⓘ fictional character ⓘ spiritual guide ⓘ |
| appearsBeforeEvent | Christian’s arrival at the Cross ⓘ |
| appearsIn | The Pilgrim’s Progress NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appearsInPart | Part I of The Pilgrim’s Progress NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithTheme |
instruction in Christian doctrine
ⓘ
revelation of inner spiritual realities ⓘ spiritual discernment ⓘ |
| centuryOfCreation | 17th century ⓘ |
| characterTrait |
authority as a teacher
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patience ⓘ wisdom ⓘ |
| communicatesThrough |
allegorical scenes
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symbolic visions ⓘ |
| createdBy | John Bunyan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| explainsSymbolismOf |
the dusty room as the uncleanness of the heart
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the fire as the work of grace in the heart ⓘ the grave and serious man as a minister of the gospel ⓘ the man in the iron cage as a person hardened in apostasy ⓘ the man rising at the trumpet as readiness for the Day of Judgment ⓘ the oil as Christ’s continual supply of grace ⓘ the valiant man as the cost of entering the kingdom of heaven ⓘ the water as the gospel that cleanses sin ⓘ |
| guidesCharacter | Christian NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locationInNarrative | near the beginning of Christian’s journey ⓘ |
| medium | prose allegory ⓘ |
| meetsCharacterAt | the House of the Interpreter NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| narrativeFunction |
to deepen Christian’s understanding before further trials
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to frame key doctrines early in the story ⓘ |
| nationalityOfAuthor | English ⓘ |
| primaryFunction |
to explain the meaning of visions
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to illuminate spiritual truths ⓘ to prepare Christian for his pilgrimage ⓘ |
| religiousContext |
Protestant Christianity
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Puritan theology ⓘ |
| roleInWork |
host who receives Christian
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teacher of spiritual truths ⓘ wise guide ⓘ |
| showsVisionOf |
a dusty room that is swept and then sprinkled with water
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a fire against a wall that is secretly fed with oil ⓘ a man in an iron cage ⓘ a man rising from bed at the sound of a trumpet ⓘ a picture of a grave and serious man with eyes lifted up to heaven ⓘ a valiant man who cuts his way into a stately palace ⓘ |
| showsVisionTo | Christian ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
the illuminating work of the Holy Spirit
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the ministry of preaching and teaching ⓘ |
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