Who is Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel, Seth from Everyman, and Medieval Miracle Plays and what is their importance? "Everyman

Adam and Eve, the first humans (according to the Bible), appear together only in "The Creation of Adam and Eve", in which their portrayal is essentially biblical in nature. That said, Eve, in the pageant, comes across as a little more resistive to temptation and a little less devious than the Bible, and conservative interpretations of the Bible, generally make her out to be. Adam, meanwhile, also appears in "Cain and Abel" in which he gives wise counsel to his two sons on how to become closer to God. This might be viewed as paradoxical, given that Adam is generally credited with being the originator of all sin. On the other hand, it is possible to perceive Adam in "Cain and Abel" as having learned his lesson; as a result of being banished from paradise, he has acquired wisdom and humility. Adam's final appearance is in "The Harrowing of Hell", in which he is portrayed as being punished in Hell for his above mentioned participation in the origination of sin, but also as feeling humbled and blessed at receiving God's mercy and being freed from Hell. It is interesting to note that it is Adam, and not Eve, who receives this blessing. Feminist theologians may argue that this is a manifestation of long-standing sexism within the Christian church.