Discussion Questions

  1. How would you describe Everyman’s life before being summoned by Death?
  2. How does Everyman react when he is told that he must undertake a journey to the country from which no one returns?
  3. How much time does Everyman say he needs to be ready for such a journey?
  4. What is Fellowship ready to do for his friend Everyman?
  5. What excuses does Cousin have for not accompanying Everyman in his hour of need?
  6. What excuses does Goods have for not accompanying Everyman in his hour of need?
  7. How would you describe Good Deeds when Everyman first approaches her to ask for help?
  8. How does Everyman strengthen Good Deeds and prepare him to his journey?
  9. Which of these characters–Strength, Knowledge, Beauty, Five Wits, Discretion–is permitted to accompany Everyman to the grave?
  10. Does Everyman pass through the Five Stage of Grief as described by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross?  Describe them.