Everyman Allegorical Meaning Of Sins

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One theme of the anonymous medieval morality play Everyman is the allegorical meaning of sins. One particular sin that Everyman is a victim of is Goods. The literal meaning of Goods are riches and belongings, which Everyman has had all of his life and loves deeply. Because of this, he believes money can solve anything, including his journey to find someone who will stand by his side and help him with his account to God. In reality, however, the allegorical meaning of Goods is that it is only temporary and it will not be taken with you once you die. Everyman doesn't realize this in time as his riches have made him too blind to see how sinful it made his life. Goods points this out by saying, “If you love me, you cannot love God.” Willingly to