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lush33
lush33
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College - Junior

How does Everyman get rid of his goods?

He gives half away to charity, but what does he do with the other half?

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Posted by lush33 on Monday March 10, 2008 at 6:58 PM and tagged with characters, everyman, goods, summary.

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  1. linda-allen Teacher
    High School - 10th Grade

    eNotes Editor

    When Everyman is called to make an account of his life, he tries desperately to find someone to go with him and speak on his behalf. He asks his Goods to go with him, because he realizes that he has loved material things more than he has loved God. Goods, however, cannot go with him. After all, you can't take it with you! (I couldn't resist that one.)

    So Everyman has to leave his Goods behind for "another to deceive in the same wise."

    Everyman: Ah, Good, thou hast had long my heartly love; I gave thee that which should be the Lord’s above. But wilt thou not go with me in deed? I pray thee truth to say.

    Goods: No, so God me speed. Therefore farewell, and have good day.

    So Everyman leaves all worldly goods behind and continues on his journey.

    Sources:
    http://www.enotes.com/everyman/characters
    http://www.enotes.com/everyman/summary
    http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/basis/everyman.html

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    Posted by linda-allen on Monday March 10, 2008 at 7:59 PM