Everyman
What does Death say Everyman's mind is focused on when he first enters?
"fleshly lusts and his treasure"
Everyman says that Death has come...
...when he had him "least in mind"
How many acts are in the play?
1
What century was Everyman written?
15th
What has to be man's good friend for him to stay out of hell, according to Death?
Alms
What does God instruct Death to do?
Bring all those living in sin before Him for a reckoning
Which character tells Everyman that it would be a good idea to accept the sacrament of reconciliation?
Confession
Who says he sets nothing by "gold, silver, nor richesse"?
Death
What does the Messenger announce at the beginning of the play?
Every man's life will be judged by God at death; man should always be aware this is coming as he lives
Who wishes to God that they had never been born?
Everyman
How is Good Deeds released from his shackles and then able to assist Everyman?
Everyman acknowledges and repents of his sin
Why is God angry and disappointed with mankind?
For embracing the Seven Deadly sins
Who calls Death on stage?
God
Who is the second character to speak in the play?
God
discretion
Good judgement; responsible decision
Which of Everyman's friends cannot leave the Earth?
Goods
Why does Goods explain that he can't go with Everyman on his journey of reckoning?
Goods is the cause of the reckoning in the first place
How does Everyman react to Death initially?
He tries to bribe him
What does Death ask Everyman?
If he has forgotten his God
What does Everyman's bribe show about him?
That he is obsessed with worldly wealth and riches
What announcement does God make to the audience?
They have forgotten the great sacrifice: his son, Jesus
What does God say will happen if he leaves people alone?
They will become worse than beasts
good deeds
This is the only character who does not forsake Everyman - and at the end of the play, accompanies him to his grave. It represents Everyman's good actions - nice things that he does for other people.
What request does Everyman make of Death?
To find someone to accompany him on their journey
How does God describe Death?
a "mighty messenger"
knowledge
a collection of information; stays with everyman for a little while
morality play
a kind of drama with personified abstract qualities as the main characters and presenting a lesson about good conduct and character, popular in the 15th and early 16th centuries.
How does the prologue describe the play?
a moral play
allegory
a story that reveals a hidden moral or meaning
What does Everyman have to bring with him?
a sure reckoning
order
awareness( be aware of sins), confession(confess and open up about sins), penance(receive punishment for sins), forgiveness(be forgiven for your sins)
angel
comes to tell everyman he is going to heaven; your sins are clear
5 wits
common sense, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory
Who does God summon to call Everyman to reckoning?
death
One of Everyman's problems is that he:
didn't do enough work for goodness
Which character is the last one to speak in the play?
doctor
doctor
ends the morality play(like the messenger) these men left you, but go to heaven
What does the Messenger announce at the beginning of the play?
every man's life will be judged by God at death; man should always be aware this is coming as he lives
To whom does Everyman turn first for companionship on his journey?
fellowship
Who does Everyman say speaks "like a good friend"?
fellowship
Who is the first forsaker to greet Everyman?
fellowship
Who is the first friend Everyman meets on his journey with Death?
fellowship
In the play, Everyman is let down by:
fellowship, kinship and cousin, goods
How is Everyman described as he first enters?
finely dressed
What does Fellowship mean?
friendship
fellowship
frienship; friends
What does "Alms" mean?
good deeds
Who stays with Everyman when he goes to his grave?
good deeds
Which character personifies a person's worldly possessions?
goods
What is Fellowship's offer when Everyman asks him for help?
he will not go, but if he wants to go have a good time, he will be glad to go or if he needs help in killing someone he will help
What happens to Everyman after his death?
heaven
What does Death tell Everyman he has to bring with him on his journey?
his "book of count"
Which character personifies relatives by marriage?
kindred
Which of Everyman's friends does Good Deeds suggest might help him?
knowledge
Who finally agrees to accompany Everyman on his journey?
knowledge
"Every man [?] after his own pleasure". Fill in the [?].
liveth
goods
material wealth; treasures money
At the beginning of the play which character is the first to speak and explains to the audience that they are watching a play?
messenger
Who speaks the prologue?
messenger
What does Everyman offer to Death when they first meet, in hopes of delaying the journey they must undertake?
money
What type of play is Everyman?
morality
messenger
narrates whats going to happen introduces the play
Does Knowledge go into the grave with Everyman?
no
What does God say Everyman must take upon him?
pilgrimage
What does "richesse" mean?
riches
everyman
symbolizes everyman
What does God describe as "damnable"?
the 7 deadly sins
The prologue tells us to "pay good heed to..." what?
the ending
Where does Confession live?
the house of salvation
According to God, in his opening speech in the play, what is one main problem with people on Earth?
they seek worldly riches.
Why does God call death at the beginning of the play?
to find Everyman and make him answer for his sins - to give a reckoning before God
How is Everyman described on the front page?
treatise
Is Everyman saved and go to Heaven according to the Doctor at the end of the play?
yes
How much is Everyman's proferred bribe?
£1000
