Question

select the correct answer.
which of these quotes from the pilgrim’s progress by john bunyan contains an underlying allegory representing humanity’s resistance to change and lack of will?
a. so i saw in my dream that the man began to run. now, he had not run far from his own door, but his wife and children, perceiving it, began to cry after him to return.
b. the name of the one was obstinate and the name of the other pliable. now, by this time, the man was got a good distance from them; but, however, they were resolved to pursue him, which they did, and in a little time they overtook him.
c. then said the man, neighbours, wherefore are ye come?
d. i see it to be so; and, dying there, sooner or later, you will sink lower than the grave, into a place that burns with fire and brimstone: be content, good neighbours, and go along with me.

Explanation:

To determine which quote represents humanity’s resistance to change and lack of will, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Shows a man starting to run but his family (wife, children) perceive and call him back, indicating resistance to his change (leaving) and lack of will to continue running (he doesn't run far and returns).
• Option B: Describes others pursuing a man, not about resistance to change or lack of will.
• Option C: A question about why they came, not related to resistance or will.
• Option D: A warning about a bad fate, not about resistance to change or will.

So Option A best fits the theme of resistance to change and lack of will as the man’s family resists his attempt to change (run away) and he lacks the will to persist.

Answer:

A. So I saw in my dream that the man began to run. Now, he had not run far from his own door, but his wife and children, perceiving it, began to cry after him to return.