Part 11 Summary

Everyman, cont'd. Knowledge takes Everyman to Confession, who tells him that if he confesses his sins, asks for mercy and does penance, Good Deeds will be able to accompany him on his journey to meet God. Everyman does what he says, confesses (in general terms) the sins he has committed, punishes himself by beating himself with a whip, and them puts on a garment of contrition (repentance) given to him by Confession, who tells him that God loves all who wear the garment. As he does so, Good Deeds rises from the ground, renewed, and prepares to accompany him.

Good Deeds tells Everyman to call more allies, and very powerful ones: Beauty, Strength, Discretion, and the Five Wits. Everyman does as he is told, and the next group of allies appears, all agreeing to accompany him. In gratitude, Everyman vows to give half...