Everyman- Kelli Firmin

Everyman was finally something I felt I truly understood. I also watched the video of the play after I read it and that helped significantly to understand the meaning of the play. I imagine this being performed in a beautiful old church on the altar. I am Catholic and I felt the story had a good meaning and made me think if death appeared to me today who would be by my side to walk that journey. It was a moral play that makes you think about your life and what is important and what is not. It is somewhat of a reality check to prioritize what really is important in God's eyes.
The heavenly fathered summoned Death to give all creatures (everyman) an account of their lives or a flashback. Everyman thought for sure he could count on several to help him or accompany him on this journey but was surprised so many refused. Fellowship listened attentively, his cousins and kindred were sympathetic but had no intention of following everyman.  What everyman valued most his goods, his prized possessions let him know that he followed no man. So many today receive or think they receive the most pleasure from worldly goods instead of doing good for others.

I felt that that was the most important aspect of everyman. If we do good on this earth, love our fellow man, help the poor we will be welcomed into the kingdom of heaven when our time is called and have no regrets. In the end of everyman good deeds was by his side. This was the most powerful statement that certainly made me think about my own life.