Michalski 2 - 20.10.11

Medieval

Mystery plays

Miracle plays – composed in cycle, usually developed by extending the themes from the bible (e.g. Original sin)

pageant – movable platform on wheels where actors performed

Noah – Noe

Morality plays – combination of entertainment and instruction

Psychomachia – internal struggle that takes place in your mind, soul

Scatalogy (scatalogical humour) – referring to body functions

EVERYMAN

Main character represents all ppl

Messenger - tells us what to think, what the story is going to look like, shows that there is only one good way of reading, understanding it.

The play is to show how to be a good christian

God – disappointed and angry because ppl are more interested in work, not god

Death – servant of God, it is inevitable

Everyman is trying to negotiate, bribe death to give him more time. Then, when he see he cannot, he....

In 15th century all ppl were Catholics, it's a catholic play. W have to rely on or good deeds.

Sola Fide – only faith

How r allegories used in the text?

Confession – bathing in the river

Everyman is not afraid of death but of what comes next

In the end Everyman is united with god.

Doctor – sb who is respected

Priests are sinners – a bit of social critique got into the play. If you're a sinner, you can get away with it if you give money to the church