Book 8, Chapter 1

<p><a data-internal-link data-link-type="Character" href="https://www.supersummary.com/the-pilgrims-regress/major-character-analysis/#649365">John</a> finds Vertue walking with difficulty. Vertue insists that he must continue his journey and explains that while Wisdom’s teachings have reinforced his belief in the rules, he also believes that the mortal self is fundamentally opposed to them. To live correctly, one must detach from the world as much as possible. John, however, interprets Wisdom’s lessons to mean that the rules should lead to a better understanding of the world rather than a harsher one. Their differing interpretations lead to an argument. Vertue says he needs to find the harshest place to live as punishment for the crime of existing. Despite John’s attempts to follow and <a data-internal-link data-link-type="Character" href="https://www.supersummary.com/the-pilgrims-regress/major-character-analysis/#649369">reason</a> with him, Vertue shouts and throws rocks at him.</p>

Book 8, Chapter 1 Summary: “Two Kinds of Monist”

Book 8, Chapter 2

<p><a data-internal-link data-link-type="Character" href="https://www.supersummary.com/the-pilgrims-regress/major-character-analysis/#649365">John</a> follows Vertue, but the valley becomes increasingly treacherous. When he catches up, he finds Vertue struggling to climb a spur of rock that blocks the path. When Vertue reaches the top, he shouts at John and sends a boulder rolling toward him. John dodges it, but Vertue disappears. John decides to return to Wisdom’s Valley, but a Man climbs down from the rock and tells John to keep following Vertue, insisting that they will recover if they stay together.

Book 8, Chapter 2 Summary: “John Led”

Book 8, Chapter 3

Book 8, Chapter 3 Summary: “John Forgets Himself”

Book 8, Chapter 4

Book 8, Chapter 4 Summary: “John Finds His Voice”

Book 8, Chapter 5

Book 8, Chapter 5 Summary: “Food at a Cost”

Book 8, Chapter 6

Book 8, Chapter 6 Summary: “Caught”

Book 8, Chapter 7

Book 8, Chapter 7 Summary: “The Hermit”

Book 8, Chapter 8

Book 8, Chapter 8 Summary: “History’s Words”

Book 8, Chapter 9

Book 8, Chapter 9 Summary: “Matter of Fact”

Book 8, Chapter 10

Book 8, Chapter 10 Summary: “Archtype and Ectype”

Book 9, Chapter 1

Book 9, Chapter 1 Summary: “Across the Canyon by the Inner Light”

Book 9, Chapter 2

Book 9, Chapter 2 Summary: “This Side by Lightning”

Book 9, Chapter 3

Book 9, Chapter 3 Summary: “This Side by the Darkness”

Book 9, Chapter 4

Book 9, Chapter 4 Summary: “Securus Te Projice”

Book 9, Chapter 5

Book 9, Chapter 5 Summary: “Across the Canyon”

Book 9, Chapter 6

Book 9, Chapter 6 Summary: “Nella Sua Voluntade”

Book 10, Chapter 1

Book 10, Chapter 1 Summary: “The Same yet Different”

Book 10, Chapter 2

Book 10, Chapter 2 Summary: “The Synthetic Man”

Book 10, Chapter 3

Book 10, Chapter 3 Summary: “Limbo”

Book 10, Chapter 4

Book 10, Chapter 4 Summary: “The Black Hole”

Book 10, Chapter 5

Book 10, Chapter 5 Summary: “Superbia”

Book 10, Chapter 6

Book 10, Chapter 6 Summary: “Ignorantia”

Book 10, Chapter 7

Book 10, Chapter 7 Summary: “Luxuria”

Book 10, Chapter 8

Book 10, Chapter 8 Summary: “The Northern Dragon”

Book 10, Chapter 9

Book 10, Chapter 9 Summary: “The Southern Dragon”

Book 10, Chapter 10

Book 10, Chapter 10 Summary: “The Brook”

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