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Doctor Faustus

Leandro Troia

Created on January 15, 2024

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Doctor faustus

Plot

"Dissatisfaction of knowledge."

"Deal with devil."

3 Pope's court in Rome
4 Court of German emperor Charles V
5 Horse Courser
6 Court of Duke of Vanholt
7 "Ruin of faistus."

My God, my God, look not so fierce on me! . . . Ugly hell gape not! Come not, Lucifer! I’ll burn my books—ah, Mephastophilis!⮞Fautus last speech Act5 Scene2

Themes

1 Fall of man
2 Search for knowledge
3 Temptation and sin
4 repentance
5 free will

Style

1 Blank verse

"O Faustus, lay that damnèd book aside, And gaze not on it lest it tempt thy soul,And heap God's heavy wrath upon thy head! Read, read the Scriptures —that is blasphemy!"

Good angel and bad angel qoutes...
2 drama and pathos in the style
3 structure of the piece

First and last

Characters

Johann Faustus

The protagonist who makes a pact with the devil in exchange for magical powers and worldly pleasures. His internal conflict and tragic downfall are central to the play.

These characters contribute to the exploration of themes such as ambition, the consequences of unchecked desires, and the conflict between good and evil in "Doctor Faustus."

Mephistopheles

A demon and servant of Lucifer, who enters into a pact with Faustus. Mephistopheles is a key figure in Faustus's descent into damnation.

Wagner

Faustus's servant, who inherits his master's magical abilities after Faustus's demise. Wagner's character reflects themes of ambition and the consequences of dealing with supernatural forces.

Good Angel and Evil Angel

Symbolic figures representing the internal moral struggle within Faustus. They offer conflicting advice, reflecting Faustus's inner turmoil.

Lucifer and the Seven Deadly Sins

Lucifer, the ruler of Hell, and the Seven Deadly Sins appear in the play as manifestations of evil. They play a role in tempting and leading Faustus astray.

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