York Mystery Plays Metaphors and Similes

York Mystery Plays Metaphors and Similes

Lucifer: “The Fall of the Angels”

God declares, “I name thee for Lucifer, as bearer of light. Nothing here shall thee be dering.” Lucifer emits unmatchable brilliance, which alludes to Lucifer’s privileged rank before his tumble. The light affirms Lucifer was outstanding and distinctive among God’s angels.

Clean: “The Building of the Ark”

God asserts, “Noah, my servant sad and clean/For thou art stable instead and stall.” The allegorical cleanliness emphasizes Noah’s sacredness which extricates him from the other entities who wallow in sin. Noah’s cleanliness qualifies him for the mission of assembling the supernatural ark.

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