ABSTRACT

Published in 1987: The Play of the Wether is an English interlude or morality play from the early Tudor period. represents the Roman deity Jupiter on earth asking mortals to make cases for their preferred weather following heavenly dissension among the gods. It is the first published play to nominate "The Vice" on its title page.

chapter Chapter One|25 pages

Editions

chapter Chapter Two|40 pages

Historical Background

chapter Chapter Three|19 pages

Dating

chapter Chapter Four|19 pages

Sources

chapter Chapter Five|11 pages

Theme

chapter Chapter Six|16 pages

Characterization

chapter Chapter Seven|25 pages

The Vice

chapter Chapter Eight|36 pages

Language and Verse