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- Discuss Doctor Faustus as a tragic heroDelineate the character of Doctor Faustus as a tragic hero. Or, Discuss Doctor Faustus as a tragic hero. Or, Is Faustus's damnation justified? Discuss. A tragic hero is someone who is highly respected. He faces[Expand...]
- Consider Doctor Faustus as a Religious PlayConsider “Doctor Faustus” as a religious play. Christopher Marlowe’s (1564-1593) “Doctor Faustus,” written in 1592 or 1593, is often regarded as a religious play. The play deals with fundamental themes of Christianity, such as sin,[Expand...]
- Comment on the dramatic significance of the last scene of Doctor FaustusComment on the dramatic significance of the last scene in “Doctor Faustus.” [NU. 2017, 2019] Dramatic significance means the importance of a scene, action, or dialogue in a play. The last scene (Act 5, Scene[Expand...]
- Comment on the inner conflict experienced by Doctor FaustusComment on the inner conflict experienced by Faustus. Inner conflict refers to a character's mental struggle. In Christopher Marlowe’s (1564–1593) masterpiece “Doctor Faustus” (1604), Faustus experiences inner conflict. He is torn between choosing good and[Expand...]
- Justify Doctor Faustus as an embodiment of the Renaissance spiritJustify Doctor Faustus as an embodiment of the Renaissance spirit. Or, What are the Renaissance elements you find in Doctor Faustus? The Renaissance (1500-1660) means "rebirth" in French. It is a period of cultural, artistic,[Expand...]
- Is Faustus's damnation justified? Discuss.Is Faustus's damnation justified? Discuss. "Doctor Faustus" (1604) is a masterpiece written by Christopher Marlowe (1564-93) in the late 16th century. It is considered a religious play due to its exploration of themes related to[Expand...]
- What role does Mephistophilis play in “Doctor Faustus”? What role does Mephistophilis play in “Doctor Faustus”? Mephistophilis is a key character in Christopher Marlowe’s (1564-1593) “Doctor Faustus” (written in 1592 or 1593). He is a devil who serves Lucifer. He becomes Faustus’s servant[Expand...]
- What are the Seven Deadly Sins in “Doctor Faustus”?What is the significance of the Seven Deadly Sins in “Doctor Faustus”? [NU. 2021] Or, What are the seven deadly sins in “Doctor Faustus”? [NU. 2015] In “Doctor Faustus” by Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593), Lucifer presents[Expand...]
- What are the five conditions Faustus sets down in the contract?What are the five conditions Faustus sets down in the contract? In “Doctor Faustus” by Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593), Faustus makes a dangerous deal with the devil. He signs a contract and gives his soul to[Expand...]
- What do Good Angel and Evil Angel allegorize in the life of Doctor Faustus?What do Good Angel and Evil Angel allegorize in the life of Doctor Faustus? Or, What is the dramatic significance of Good Angel and Evil Angel in Marlowe's “Doctor Faustus”? In Marlowe’s (1564-1593) “Doctor Faustus,”[Expand...]
- Describe the Helen episode in “Doctor Faustus.” Describe the Helen episode in “Doctor Faustus.” In Christopher Marlowe’s (1564-1593) “Doctor Faustus,” the Helen episode is one of the most famous scenes. It happens in Scene 12, when Faustus is very close to his[Expand...]
- Consider “Doctor Faustus” as a morality play. Consider “Doctor Faustus” as a morality play. Christopher Marlowe’s (1564-1593) “Doctor Faustus” (written in 1592 or 1593) is not just a tragedy but also a morality play. A morality play is a type of drama[Expand...]
