The earliest complete morality play in English, The Castle of Perseverance depicts the culture of medieval East Anglia, a region once known for its production of artistic objects. Discussing the spectator experience of this famed play, Young argues that vision is the organizing principle that informs this play's staging, structure, and narrative.

1. Vision, Visuality, and the Audience
2. Staging The Castle of Perseverance
3. Angelic Visions
4. The Castle of Light
5. Vision and Visuality: The Battle of the Banners
6. The End of Play and the Gaze of God
Appendix A: Plotting the play - explanatory notes
Appendix B: Plotting out the play on the ground

Andrea Young is Lecturer at the University of Liverpool Continuing Education program.