The Pilgrim's Regress

How does John’s physical journey in search of the Island parallel his intellectual and spiritual journey? Cite specific examples from the text to support your argument.

Discuss the impact of John’s origin story on his character arc. How do John’s early experiences in Puritania shape his desires and perceptions of the world and motivate his spiritual quest?

Compare and contrast the characters of Vertue and John. How do their paths diverge and converge, and what do their journeys say about different approaches to spiritual fulfillment?

The concepts of community and isolation both play significant roles in Lewis’s story. How do interactions with others influence John’s journey, and what is the significance of his moments of solitude?

What role does existential fear play in Lewis’s characterization of John? How does John ultimately confront his deepest fears, and what does this reveal about his spiritual state?

How do characters such as Vertue and John deceive themselves, and what are the consequences of their self-deception?

How does John’s perception of the Landlord evolve throughout the story, and how does this evolution allow him to embrace the dual Role of Reason and Imagination in Faith?

Consider Lewis’s engagement with sources of spiritual temptation and human desire. What do the various characters’ responses to temptation reveal about their strengths and weaknesses?