Abraham and Isaac (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Type of Work: Play
- Type of Plot: Mystery and miracle play
- Time of Work: Biblical antiquity
- Setting: Beersheba
- Genres: Drama, Mystery play
- Subjects: Parents and children, Religion, God, Fathers, Fratricide, parricide, or filicide, Bible, biblical imagery, or biblical symbolism, Biblical times, Sacrifice, Angels
- Locales: Beersheba
Characters Discussed
Abraham, the willing servant of God. In spite of internal conflict, on the angel’s command he prepares to sacrifice his beloved young son. His long speeches and prayers disclose his misery over losing his favorite child, but no complaint against God’s command passes his lips. He is tender and frank in his explanation to Isaac about the necessity for the sacrifice.
Isaac, an appealing human child. He is terrified at the prospect of a violent death and asks if beating would not be sufficient punishment for any unwitting misdemeanor he has...
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