Everyman

Everyman was an interesting read for me. I am slightly familiar with traditions of the Catholic church, but not extensively, still I could relate many of the lessons in this play with lessons and sermons from my own religious teachings.

For me, this play was much like a sermon from God intended to remind his people that there are many worldly things that may distract us along our journey of life, but we must always remember his love, grace and mercy. It is a play that definitely would have made its audiences reflect on their lives and possibly call them to change their ways and live a better quality spiritual life.

The play includes the theme that final judgement cannot be escaped by any man and if one does not live every day as if it is one's last day then that person probably will not be ready when judgement day comes. Material possessions are not as important as they may seem and good deeds should never be underestimated.

I would've loved to work on costumes for this production. I think that everything would be very big and overdone and it would be fun to be able to be creative in that way. In high school I performed in Oedipus and we did the play with masks and everything was very overdone (including the set, lights, costumes and acting) because it is Greek and the Greeks were always outrageous and flamboyant.

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.