morality play (Meaning)
morality play (n)
an allegorical play popular in the 15th and 16th centuries; characters personified virtues and vices
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an allegorical play popular in the 15th and 16th centuries; characters personified virtues and vices
narrative, myth, mythology, apologue, tale, allegory, beast fable, parable,legend,fable
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The morality play serves as an allegorical tale, elucidating the consequences of ethical choices.
Everyman is a renowned morality play that depicts the protagonist's journey towards salvation.
The Castle of Perseverance is a medieval morality play that explores the battle between virtue and vice.
Modern morality plays, such as Thornton Wilder's Our Town, examine contemporary ethical dilemmas.
