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The study of allegorical representations in T. S. Eliot’s Murder in the Cathedral is essential for understanding the intricate interplay between theology, literature, and modernist dramaturgy. Eliot’s use of Christian concepts such as Adam, original sin, Satan, and the Christ figure is not merely a reflection of his Anglo-Catholic beliefs but also a profound exploration of universal spiritual and moral struggles. This study aims to explore the allegorical representation of key Christian concepts—Adam, original sin, Satan, and Christ—in T. S. Eliot’s Murder in the Cathedral. The first objective is to analyze the specific role of Adam as an allegorical figure, focusing on his connection to the concept of original sin and his significance within Eliot’s theological framework. The second objective is to examine the portrayal of original sin and its thematic implications. Another key objective is to explore the symbolic and psychological representation of Satan and the Tempters as allegorical embodiments of temptation and spiritual conflict. The study also seeks to evaluate the Christ figure and the theme of martyrdom in Murder in the Cathedral. Additionally, this research aims to investigate the dialectic between divine transcendence and human frailty, a central theme in Eliot’s play. Finally, this study will contribute to the discourse on Eliot’s theological poetics and modernist dramaturgy. It will explore how Eliot’s innovative fusion of medieval liturgical drama and modernist literary techniques advances the understanding of his dramatic vision and its relevance to contemporary spiritual and cultural contexts. In doing so, the research will identify gaps in existing scholarship, such as the distinct allegorical role of Adam and the psychological depth of Satan, and propose future research directions. This study also aims to offer practical insights for educators, theatre practitioners, and cultural institutions, emphasizing the theological and allegorical depth of E