ke a play. People at his time indulged in plays and drama for purely earthly pleasure. This is opposed by the Puritans since it is regarded as a kind of corruption and that one could be extracted from the direction to God. But Bunyan justified that if these things are done for God, they could be accepted. The phrase “I have used similitudes” that appeared at the original cover-page of the book explains the use of similes, metaphors and other figures of language. God Himself also speaks in figurative language, not in plain language. Bunyan is going to use similitude to tell the Christians what they should do. It is therefore not for pure enjoyment to read this book. The aim of this book is to teach a religious lesson and ask people to learn from it. Bunyan went on to justify what he did by saying that God had allowed him to do so. He clarified that he was not writing to please anyone and that it should never be used as a way to show off one’s ability. He also reminded people that they had to interpret the Bible for themselves for God is not always clear in what he says.The story opens as a dream and this is significant because it is the way that God speaks to his prophets. Bunyan somehow felt himself like a modern version of prophet and he is determined to write about his vision. The word “I” has been used at the opening of the story and all throughout, and this is significant since this “I” (the dreamer) can be anyone of us. There is a strong sense of individuality and interiority in it and we are thus drawn into the story and the mind of the dreamer. The simple question, “What shall I do?” provides the story with a powerful opening. The readers are attracted into wanting to know about his dream and in particular what this question actually means. The readers will begin to ponder on the question of why this man wants to be saved and what his burden really is. Bunyan lets the dreamer ...
