𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙔𝙈𝘼𝙉: GOOD DEEDS (463-521)

Write a brief paragraph describing how you would present Good Deeds on the stage. Use the details in her speeches as well as those in Everyman's comments about her as the basis for your characterization.

I would present her lying down, in cold snow or sleet. She is unable to move or stand because of the weight of Everyman's sin. She'd look cold, frail, and sickly. Her appearance is poor, unkempt. I suppose she is wearing a robe, as in the picture. Her robe would be tattered, and dirty. It could have small holes in it. Her hands would be tied down with a rope so she is helplessly bound and cannot help Everyman whatsoever, though she would help Everyman if she could. Everyman prays and begs Good Deeds for her to help him, but she is simply too weighed down by his sin. So instead she offers her sister, Knowledge, to accompany him and help him. (Though that on my feet I may not go, I have a sister that shall with you also,)

04/05/2021

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Everyman asks Good Deeds to stay there on the ground while he completes his journey.

False

Everyman tries to read his account books but cannot because his eyes are filled with tears.

False

Everyman asks Good Deeds if something heavy fell on her.

True

Everyman cannot read his account books because he cannot see a single letter.

True

Fearing damnation, Everyman pleads with Good Deeds to help him straighten out his account before Christ his Redeemer.

True

Good Deeds is so tied down by Everyman's sins that she cannot rise from the ground.

True

Good Deeds would if she could, but she cannot; she advises Everyman to consult her Sister, Knowledge, who will help him.

True

Her reply, not meant to be humorous, has a bit of comic satire about it. "Thanks to you," she says, in effect.

True