pilgrimIn the book, a pilgrim is a person on a religious journey, referring to the novel's protagonist.
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A person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons."Many pilgrims travel to Jerusalem."
journeyThe book is an allegory of Christian's journey of faith, which is the main thrust of the story.
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The act of traveling from one place to another"He is on a journey towards enlightenment."
Travel or passage from one stage or experience to another"She is on a journey of self-discovery."
faithThroughout the novel, faith plays a key role as an personal, inner source of strength and guidance.
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Scientific belief in the doctrines of a religion"His faith in God was unshakeable."
Confident belief in the truth value of a person, concept or thing"I have faith in your abilities to solve this problem."
salvationA constant theme in the story is the concept of salvation, and what it means to be saved.
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Preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss."They prayed for salvation from their daily troubles."
Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ."He preached about the path to salvation."
burdenA burden in the novel represents a character's personal sins and regrets. It metaphorically weighs them down on their spiritual journey.
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A load, typically a heavy one."He carried his heavy burden up the mountain."
A responsibility or duty that causes worry, difficulty, or hard work."The burden of proof lies on the prosecution."
vanityThe book takes a negative view of vanity, which is seen as a distraction from the spiritual journey.
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Excessive pride in one's own appearance or achievements"His vanity was his downfall."
The quality of being worthless or futile"He acknowledges the vanity of earthly pleasures."