Morality Play

A medieval dramatic form (15th–16th century) in which allegorical characters—with names like Everyman, Good Deeds, Death, and Vice—enact a moral lesson, typically about the human soul's journey toward salvation. The most famous example, Everyman, depicts its protagonist summoning friends, family, and worldly goods only to find that none will accompany him to face God. Morality plays bridged the gap between religious liturgical drama and secular theatre.