Symbolism and the Play Everyman The play Everyman dates back to medieval times and has affected

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Symbolism and the Play Everyman

The play Everyman dates back to medieval times and has affected

many people throughout the centuries. Many life lessons are looked at

throughout the play through symbolism, which helps the reader understand

life's lessons easier. Everyman, an allegory, had symbolism scattered

throughout the entire story, which helped to better show lessons learned

through life. In Everyman, symbolism is present in many characters, including

Good-Deeds, Confession, and Death.

In the play Everyman, Good-Deeds is symbolic through his character

name, costume, and actions. Good-Deeds shows symbolism through his many
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charitable acts. Good-Deeds wishes to go along with Everyman on his

journey before death, but he has been too weak. With being to weak Good-

Deeds' sister, Knowledge, decides to go along. This shows symbolism through

his charitable acts. Good-Deeds' costume symbolizes happiness by far

and peace and perhaps was the color yellow. Good-Deeds' actions during the play

are also symbolic. Good-Deeds helps Everyman accept going to the grave

in a peaceful way. This is symbolic to Everyman because of the good he does

for other ...

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