Everyman

           While I was reading this play, I struggled with understanding the meaning of many lines and I found myself rereading a lot of the lines in the play. I also thought that the play seemed to drag on towards the middle of the play. This took away from my initial understanding and enjoyment of the play. However, after reading the play, I did really like the meaning and symbolism found in the play. I also see how this play could make an impact on the viewers who saw the play. The message about morality was very clear, and unlike plays with multiple plots and subtle messages, the theme of the play was spelled out clearly several times. I thought it was refreshing to read a play that was so straightforward in its intent. Although the play did make me think about my own relationship with my good deeds and goods, I think this is an instance where seeing the play acted out might have made the message more effective. Seeing the different characteristics like beauty and strength and how an actor would embody them would be very interesting. Overall, I enjoyed the message of the play.