Which of the following is the best example of a morality play ?
Correct answer: B. "Everyman"
- A. "The Seafarer"
- B. "Everyman"
- C. "The Second Shepherds' Play"
- D. "The Dream of the Rood"
Explanation
Everyman is an allegorical morality play in which abstractions such as Good Deeds and Knowledge guide the protagonist toward judgment. The other works are poems or, in the case of The Second Shepherds’ Play, a mystery or cycle play.
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