Download Everyman Assignment 1. While theatre (almost

Everyman Assignment
While theatre (almost) came to a stand still during Medieval Times, religious
vernacular drama, about biblical figures or events, survived - partly because
much of this religious drama was being produced theatrically within the confines
of the church. Out of this drama, came morality plays. This type of drama, often
considered “less” religious and “more” humanistic (from a socially and cultural
point of view, because it taught moral lessons to society), has had a significant
and lasting impact on theatre and culture in the western world.
Everyman remains the most popular example of a morality play. After reading the play
(links can be found below and under Readings/Links) and doing some additional
research on its themes, storyline and characters, your skills of creative writing will now
be employed.
This assignment requires you to:
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of the Everyman story/morality play in one of the
following forms - a children's story book, a fairy tale, or a modern short story
This new interpretation could include (but not be limited by):
rewrite and compose a contemporary version
contemporary images and/or moral concerns
personification and interaction of vices and/or virtues
themes or lessons for a modern day Everyperson
Should you choose to make it a written essay, this assignment should be typed and
proofread (4-5 pages in length). The final choice of how this assignment will be
presented (i.e. a written essay, an article or short story, a blog) is strictly up to
you. Think originality and creativity, images, graphics, video links, etc. are always
encouraged to help tell your story. Some additional research may be needed
(remember to document your sources in a bibliography). Early submissions are always
accepted. Please be aware of spelling, punctuation, grammar, capitalization, etc. This
assignment will be graded according to the Written Assignment #1 Rubric (attached).
Everyman Texts:
http://www.christian-history.org/everyman.html (modern translation, does not open
computers)
http://legacy.fordham.edu/halsall/basis/everyman.asp
(common translation)
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