Examples Of Everyman's Obstacles

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Apart from Sir Gawain’s obstacles, Everyman 's obstacles are more internal rather than external. Internal obstacles are “inherently based in the character”(Beemgee 1). Since most of the characters are personified concepts, it is easier to see how this is internal. The obstacle EveryMan faces is taking the journey alone and confessing his sins. Everyman said to Cousin after Kindred had left,“ How should I be merry or glad? For fair promises men to me make, but when I have most need tehy me forsake, I am deceived, that maketh me sad” (Everyman 369-372).Everyman states, why should he be happy if everyone who promised him things, leaves him in his time of need. Everyman’s obstacle is internal because he is sad that everyone is leaving him, and they