Everyman Analytical Essay

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In Everyman, the unknown author uses allegorical characters: Everyman, Death, Good-Deeds, and others to teach valuable lessons. The author delivers a warning message to every man reminding him that, since he is mortal, he should prepare himself to face death instead of being taken by surprise.
In the encounter between the two allegorical characters, Death and Everyman, the antagonist, Death is displayed in detail. Death comes suddenly to Everyman when it is least expected and it cannot be delayed or postponed by any means. Acting only under the command of the Almighty, Death cannot be bribed, for it is imposed equally on the rich, on the poor, on all races, and on every nation. Death is not just the end of man’s existence, but it is also the means of transition from this life to eternity in either heaven or hell. Having a legal right on every human being, because of Adam's original sin, death cannot be ignored. …show more content…

His whole mind was focused on earthly things. He wasn’t aware of what the Scriptures mentioned: “Vanity of vanities…all is vanity” (Ecclesiastes 1:2 KJV). Everyman’s whole life was consecrated to perishable things. For example, his goods were the most cherished of all. Instead of worshiping God, he worshiped mammon. He was deceived thinking money could do everything for him. Certainly, it could solve some problems, but it couldn’t bribe death or delay it for him. In addition to that, Everyman didn’t choose the right friends. His friend “Fellowship”, another allegorical character, was depicted as ungodly. They both had fun and entertainment together. Instead of rebuking Everyman or giving him good counsel, Fellowship approved and encouraged his sinful actions. Indeed Everyman had to face death unprepared and alone because he was ungodly and his earthly treasures could not accompany

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