Question

Which of the following accurately describes most morality plays? Select all that apply.

Uses allegorical charactersFocuses on presenting evil characters and their evil deeds.Gives moral guidance to the audience. Supporting characters represent good and evil.

Answer 1

Uses allegorical characters, gives moral guidance to the audience 

Answer 2

Answer: Uses allegorical characters; Gives moral guidance to the audience; Supporting characters represent good and evil.

A morality play is a type of allegorical play in which the protagonist encounters personifications of virtues or moral qualities who try to persuade him to choose a good, virtuous life.

These personifications are usually both good and evil, and the purpose of the play is to provide moral guidance to the audience. This type of theatre was particularly popular during Medieval and early Tudor times.