Six main differences between Mystery and Miracle plays:

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ASPECTS

     MYSTERY PLAYS

       MIRACLE PLAYS

Stories

These are bible stories.

 

These are the stories of the saints.

 

Period

13-15th century flourished in England.

 

From 12-15th century flourished in England.

Figures

Represents biblical figures such as Jesus, Mary, Adam, Eve and Satan.

 

Represents saintly figures such as St. Thomas Becket, Virgin Mary, St Paul.

 

Performed by

These plays are performed by Churches and clergies.

 

These plays are performed by Monasteries.

Themes

Life of Christ, Prophecy, Mercy, Judgement and Salvation.

 

 

 

Faith, Martyrdom, Miracles, Gift for the virtuous.

 

 

Examples

Ex: The York mystery cycle, The Wakefield cycle and East Anglia cycle etc.

 

Life of St. Catherine of Alexandria, The Conversion of St. Paul, The Life of St. Thomas Becket etc.



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