1:4 Faustus Quotes' Analysis

Question 1

what is the purpose of 1:4?

Answer 1

Wagner and Robin’s deal paralleling the deal Faustus made in the previous scene, they both embody his flaws

Question 2

tickle the pretty wenches’ plackets

Answer 2

base desire of sexual gratification; the simplicity of his lust + derogatory toward women reflects a lack of intellect

Question 3

she devils has a cleft and cloven feet

Answer 3

suggestion of a goat, seen as lusty and lecherous in medieval depictions of devils; sexual corruption

Question 4

bind yourself unto me or I’ll turn all the lice about thee into familiars

Answer 4

hard to take seriously as his threat does not mean anything; Wagner lacks intellectual education yet is trying to be superior

Question 5

call me Master Wagner

Answer 5

imperative reflects hubris and desire for power

Question 6

Robin confusing guilders with gridions

Answer 6

shows his low/ domestic status

Question 7

Robin referring to Baliol and Belcher as Banios and Belchios

Answer 7

perhaps mocking Wagner, indicative of a lack of respect, not playing the role of a servant unlike Mephistopheles