“Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.” 1Peter 3:8, ESV. When I was little, my family said I carried my heart on my arm, because I was so sensitive and caring. As I have grown, sometimes this has been a struggle for me because I let my sensitivity overwhelm me and make me worry about everything. When I reflected on my own characteristics to write this paper, I challenged myself to transform this into a character that would help Christian on his way. I chose to name my character Sympathy, the best thing my sensitivity has brought me. The definition of “sympathy” is the act or capacity of entering into or sharing the feelings or interests of another, as well as an understanding between people or a common feeling. I built my character, Sympathy, from this definition. She is a vibrant
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Sympathy would help Christian along with his journey by teaching him how to care for others on a deeper, more intense level. Although her compassion is usually encouraging and motivating, sometimes it is misplaced as she worries for Christian’s family, which he left all alone in the City of Destruction. This holds Christian back to an extent but they decide to focus on the future and on the happiness that will be found in the Celestial City, which gives them a renewed vigor to return to their journey. If I were to be a character in the Pilgrim’s Progress, I would be Sympathy. I would be Sympathy because my sensitivity could be channeled into a helpful character to assist Christian on his way to the Celestial City. Reinventing my own negative qualities into a positive character was challenging, but I have discovered some excellent ways to improve myself in a way that pleases the Lord and helps
Sympathy would help Christian along with his journey by teaching him how to care for others on a deeper, more intense level. Although her compassion is usually encouraging and motivating, sometimes it is misplaced as she worries for Christian’s family, which he left all alone in the City of Destruction. This holds Christian back to an extent but they decide to focus on the future and on the happiness that will be found in the Celestial City, which gives them a renewed vigor to return to their journey. If I were to be a character in the Pilgrim’s Progress, I would be Sympathy. I would be Sympathy because my sensitivity could be channeled into a helpful character to assist Christian on his way to the Celestial City. Reinventing my own negative qualities into a positive character was challenging, but I have discovered some excellent ways to improve myself in a way that pleases the Lord and helps