Select the correct answer.
Which attribute of the characters in morality plays reflects the fact that these plays were naive allegories?
A. They were biblical characters.
B. They were characters from famous fables.
C. They represented local heroes.
D. They personified abstract concepts.
Answer (2)
Characters in morality plays personify abstract concepts, such as virtues and vices, making them naive allegories. This approach helps convey moral lessons effectively. Instead of historical or biblical figures, they represent universal human experiences. ;
The characters in morality plays reflect naive allegories because they personify abstract concepts instead of representing real individuals. This personification helps convey universal moral lessons. Therefore, the correct answer is D. They personified abstract concepts.
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