Who is The "Allegorical Figures" from Everyman, and Medieval Miracle Plays and what is their importance? "Everyman

As discussed in relation to Everyman above, the various "characters" he encounters as he prepares for death are not intended to be perceived as actual human beings but as manifestations of various aspects of human life. For a detailed breakdown of what each figure represents, see the Analyses of Parts 9 and 10.