Question

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which two parts of this excerpt from john bunyan’s the pilgrim’s progress show that the central character is devoutly religious and god-fearing?
then said evangelist, why not willing to die, since this life is attended with so many evils? the man answered, because i fear that this burden is upon my back will sink me lower than the grave, and i shall fall into tophet isa. 30:33 and, sir, if i be not fit to go to prison, i am not fit, i am sure, to go to judgement, and from thence to execution; and the thoughts of these things make me cry
then said evangelist, if this be thy condition, why standest thou still? he answered, because i know not whither to go. then he gave him a parchment roll, and there was written within, flee from the wrath to come. matt. 3.7
the man therefore read it, and looking upon evangelist very carefully, said, whither must i fly? then said evangelist, pointing with his finger over a very wide field, do you see yonder wicket-gate? matt. 7:13,14 the man said, no. then said the other, do you see yonder shining light? ps. 119:105; 2 pet. 1:19 he said, i think i do. then said evangelist, keep that light in your eye, and go up directly thereto: so shalt thou see the gate; at which, when thou knockest, it shall be told thee what thou shalt do.

Explanation:

To determine the parts showing the central character (Christian in The Pilgrim's Progress) is devoutly religious and God - fearing, we analyze each part:

1. The first relevant part: "Then said Evangelist, Why not willing to die, since this life is attended with so many evils? The man answered, Because I fear that this burden is upon my back will sink me lower than the grave, and I shall fall into Tophet [Isa. 30:33] And, Sir, if I be not fit to go to prison, I am not fit, I am sure, to go to judgement, and from thence to execution; and the thoughts of these things make me cry" shows his fear of spiritual consequences and concern about his spiritual state, indicating religious devotion.
2. The second relevant part: "Then said Evangelist, If this be thy condition, why standest thou still? He answered, Because I know not whither to go. Then he gave him a parchment roll, and there was written within, Flee from the wrath to come. [Matt. 3:7]" shows his willingness to follow Evangelist's guidance after receiving a religious (biblical - referenced) instruction, showing his God - fearing and devout nature as he is ready to act on religious advice. Also, the part where he follows the light and the Evangelist's directions ("The man therefore read it, and looking upon Evangelist very carefully, said, Whither must I fly? Then said Evangelist, pointing with his finger over a very wide field, Do you see yonder shining light? [Ps. 119:105; 2 Pet 1:19] He said, I think I do. Then said the other, Keep that light in your eye, and go up directly thereto: so shalt thou see the gate; at which, when thou knockest, it shall be told thee what thou shalt do.") shows his obedience to religious guidance, which is a sign of being devoutly religious and God - fearing. But among the given parts in the passage, the two parts that best show this are:

• The man's response about his fear of spiritual consequences (the first part with his answer to Evangelist's question about not being willing to die).
• His acceptance of the parchment roll and following the guidance (the part where he gets the parchment and then follows the light's direction as guided by Evangelist).

Answer:

1. "Then said Evangelist, Why not willing to die, since this life is attended with so many evils? The man answered, Because I fear that this burden is upon my back will sink me lower than the grave, and I shall fall into Tophet [Isa. 30:33] And, Sir, if I be not fit to go to prison, I am not fit, I am sure, to go to judgement, and from thence to execution; and the thoughts of these things make me cry"
2. "Then said Evangelist, If this be thy condition, why standest thou still? He answered, Because I know not whither to go. Then he gave him a parchment roll, and there was written within, Flee from the wrath to come. [Matt. 3:7]" (or the part with following the light and Evangelist's directions as a second option, but the first two analyzed here are strong candidates from the passage)