Step 1: Understanding the text.
"The Pilgrim's Progress" illustrates the Christian life's journey through hardships to salvation.
Step 2: Order of the dream.
- A. The Christian leaves home, signifying taking on a holy burden.
- B. He holds a book, representing the light of truth.
- D. He sees a man in rags, symbolizing his sinfulness.
- C. He has a great burden on his back, representing his sin.
- E. He prays with the book and reads, seeking holy light.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct order is – A, B, D, C, E.