Everyman

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An Everyman is a Stock Character that is generally a protagonist whose benign conduct fosters the audience's identification with him.



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2023

  • (ChatGPT-OpenAi, 2023) ⇒ https://chat.openai.com Retrieved:2023-4-16.
    • Q: What is an “Everyman"?
    • A: The term “Everyman” refers to an ordinary or average person, often used to represent the common human experience. In literature, "Everyman" is a character who represents the common man and serves as a symbol of humanity as a whole, rather than a specific individual.

      The concept of "Everyman" is often used to explore universal themes and experiences that are shared by all people, regardless of their background or social status. It is a way of emphasizing the fundamental human qualities and experiences that connect us all, such as love, loss, and mortality.

      The term "Everyman" has also been used in a broader cultural sense to refer to the idea of the "common person" or the "man on the street." It is a way of acknowledging the importance of ordinary people in shaping society and culture, and recognizing their contributions to the world.

2022

  1. "Everyman - Definition". Merriam-Webster. Retrieved April 11, 2020.