University of Houston Downtown The Play Everyman by Anonymous Analysis

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 Summarize in one paragraph: 3 to 4 sentences the plot of the play. 

  1. Message the playwright wanted the audiences to know.
  2. What did you learn about the play?
  3. Strongest scene, and why?
  4. History of playwright’s life – personal, educational, employment, artistic
  5. Describe playwright’s primary genre. 
  6. Important events (political, socio-economical, etc.) that took place when play was written and how these events influenced the playwright.

The play that you are going to be referring to is "Everyman" anonymous (1995) dover publications inc. ISBN #0486287262 

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An Analysis of the Play Everyman by Anonymous
Plot of the play
The play uses allegorical characters to show that everyone on earth will be required to
give an account of their lives after death. The play represents the transitory nature of human life
through the life of Everyman, who invites his friends on earth to accompany him on the journey
as they all abandon him upon learning of his destiny, which is death. However, the play ends
well as Everyman is saved by wisdom and good deeds that enable him to repent and get to
heaven. In the end, Everyman learns that those things that made him happy while on earth will
fade, and he is the ...


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