My Everyman Thoughts

When we were first told to read Everyman by the next class period, I was nervous. We had just read The Canterbury Tales for goodness sakes. I expected Everyman was going to be the same: very, very difficult to read and understand. I was pleasantly surprised. Not only was Everyman a play, which makes it easier for me to read, it was interesting. I remember when Everyman first tried to talk Death out of coming after him I understand why he was doing it. I mean, no one really wants to die, do they? Particularly when they are not ready, and I know for sure I'm not ready. I've been spending most of my time on the things that don't really matter, such as material goods, strength, beauty, etc., when I know I should be spending more of my time on my good deeds. This play really made me think more about what's going to happen when I die, and if I am going to be proud of what I left behind.