morality play

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Didactic medieval European verse drama, in part a development of the mystery play (or miracle play), in which human characters are replaced by personified virtues and vices, the limited humorous elements being provided by the Devil. In England, morality plays, such as Everyman, flourished in the 15th century. They exerted an influence on the development of Elizabethan drama and comedy.

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