Everyman - A Medieval Morality Play

Everyman is the finest example of the medieval morality play. It clearly has a didactic function of religious instruction, but it is also fascinating as an exploration of the theme of death.
It is fascinating to contrast Everyman with Christopher Marlowe's Dr Faustus, a similarly worldly character who, facing Death, makes a pact with the devil. Three centuries later, it will also provide the substance of Leo Tolstoy's Death of Ivan Ilych In each case, the theological presuppositions of the authors and their culture is brought to bear.
The question for humanity today, which is no more prone to confront the inevitability of death than Everyman was, is how will we live in the light of it?
❤️ If you find my channel helpful, become a channel member: / drscottmasson

[@jentan7161]

Not even in your class but I enjoyed this

[@user-zt6cj6sn8i]

Thank you for recording your lectures Professor.

[@arslanarslan6280]

I wish i could take a lesson face to face from you. You spark a light in my mind whenever i watch any of your videos. Thank you for all your efforts and deeds. Greetings from Turkey.

[@LitProf]

So pleased to help.

[@elab06]

@@LitProf same... my drama prof makes me wanna throw up. 😔

[@rebeccawall7197]

Just want to thank you for this video as it provided much insight for me as I prepared for an essay paper about this play. Wish I was as well there in person, such a great speaker. Thank you again.

[@alibonayya3606]

I am Ali from Syria, I am studying English language and literature in İstanbul university...I have the benefit from this lecture much more than in my faculty, my greeting Dr Scott...I hope that I find all my course in your perfect channel.
My greetings 🌹🤗

[@parniafazelzadeh5696]

Thank you very much. I really enjoyed it. It was very useful. Thank you again.

[@dhiffafalshwillayph.d.1703]

All my class will visit this amazing intro to Everyman...

[@LeaderKimBTS]

Your lecture helped me a lot in order to understand the true meaning of this play. Thank you very much Dr.

[@skyislad366]

Watching this in 2x speed 30 mins before our project presentation

[@tharooshie]

This is helping a lot! Thank you!

[@rezkiamina8269]

Thank you. I really enjoyed

[@yagzozten407]

Thank u sir !!

[@dbaargosy4062]

Of man is like the entire and complete definition for the word "human"...a raising up of the son human a raising up of the son of man...like every man first ought see done.✓