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In English / High School | 2014-04-02

What does the town of Vanity symbolize in "Pilgrim's Progress"?

Asked by cindygcgonzalez

Answer (2)

Sin and pleasures of the flesh; it is full of people trying to make money, deceive people etc. Answer: It represents the Tower of Babel (Hebrews 11). Also there is no way around it in order to get to the Coelestial City you must go through it. It was established by Appollyon, Legion, and Beelzebub.

Answered by Siimran | 2024-06-10

The town of Vanity in "Pilgrim's Progress" symbolizes worldly sin and temptation, focusing on materialism and deception. It signifies the necessary challenges one must face on the journey toward spiritual fulfillment, representing a moral battleground against evil influences. Ultimately, it serves as a reminder that spiritual growth often requires navigating through distractions and trials.
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Answered by Siimran | 2025-01-30