Everyman: Morality Play
How does death suggest that God looks at human failing?
How does death suggest that God looks at human failings?
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How does death suggest that God looks at human failings?
At the beginning of the play, God is furious that humans are concerning themselves with worldly things and not with their ultimate spiritual judgment - and whether they will dwell in heaven or hell. People are "living without dread in worldly prosperity". The play constantly explores the conflict between worldly concerns, riches, clothes and relationships, and the need to focus on spiritual welfare, heaven and hell and God's judgment.
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