Mankind has always been inspired to attain worldly prosperity, searching for peace of mind that came not from humane conduct but materialistic lusting. We have managed to change the meaning of life in multiple ways, creating devices that aid man on his journey to discovery, but there is particular journey we have never been able to confidently account for; Death. The morality play, Everyman, creatively tackles the existence of man, the choices he has made, the imminent arrival of death and the consequences thereof, reflecting a heavy ethical bearing that questions the morality of mankind.
Everyman is a hard hitting play that forces one to realistically reflect on their actions, thoughts and decisions and realize that they each have consequences, whether well-intended or ill-fated. The play opens with a vengeful and disappointed God declaring how his kindred have forsaken and belittled him, paying more attention to the world than to his word. God says that Everyman has disregarded the cross on his back by opposing the foundations of Christianity. The play cleverly reveals characters that are known to Everyman,
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After having to plead with Death to allow him a testimony before God Everyman sets forth to find companionship. Fellowship presents himself first, being Everyman’s friend, promising he will travel to the ends of the earth with him. However, when Fellowship hears the exact nature of Everyman’s journey, he quickly withdraws his statement, saying he would rather enjoy life with Everyman, than stand at his side during death. Everyman then calls upon Kindred and Cousins, who are believed to be family; they too promise their loyalty to Everyman, until they discover that death awaits him. It is through Cousins mouthful of excuses that an important message is