Everyman was a play written in the 15th century that dealt with mortality (Unknown 265). The purpose of this play was to impart a scrupulous lesson to both a learned and unschooled audience (265). Although this play has been compared to others such as Pilgrim's Progress and Confessions, there is a major difference in the manner in which salvation is achieved (265). The last plays mentioned explain that salvation is received by grace through faith, while the first shows that salvation is the result of good works (265). The apostle Paul said to the church at Ephesus, “For by grace have you been saved through faith; and it is not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). The play begins with the character's death invoked by God. The role that Death will play is that of bringing everyone to judgment. Ultimately, everyone must undertake a pilgrimage, which will lead them to the grave. Throughout the play we encounter the reality of what must be done and this judgment will come to all humanity before death. The apostle Paul wrote: “For we...