Miracle play An incident from the life of Henry VIII reveals the darker side of the king. 2. mystery play After a difficult courtship, Kate and Petruccio happily settle down. 3. tragedy Everyman learns the importance of good works. 4. comedy Adam and Eve are expelled from paradise. 5. morality play A miracle of St. Nicholas secures the conversion of the Mussulmans. 6. history Oedipus discovers that he is the criminal he was searching for all along.