A common trope of medieval morality plays was to have the protagonist reject personified forms of these figures, having them accept their counterparts, the virtues.
In a Christopher Marlowe play, one of these personas is the child of a chimney sweeper and an oyster wife. That one wishes all books to be burnt since he cannot read, while another compares himself to Ovid's flea. These characters follow the World and the Flesh, who help attack a building placed in the center of the stage, The Castle of Perseverance. In Confessio Amantis, the character of Genius explains the relevance of these figures to Amans. (*) Lucifer introduces these figures to the title character in scene 6 of Doctor Faustus. A common trope of medieval morality plays was to have the protagonist reject personified forms of these figures, having them accept their counterparts, the virtues. For 10 points, name this heptad of vices, which typically includes gluttony and pride.
In a Christopher Marlowe play, one of these personas is the child of a chimney sweeper and an oyster wife.
Seven Deadly Sins