Act II Flashcards
act 2 scene 1 summary
Faustus is alone on the stage pondering whether or not it’s too late to repent.
‘what boots is it then to think of ___ or ________?’ 2,1
God, Heaven
In Faustus soliloquy in 2,1, how does Marlowe use language to convey Faustus’ uncertainty?
Marlowe’s uses rhetorical questions to show his conflict about necromancy and abandoning God
‘my blood _________’ 2,1
congeals
what is he significance of Faustus’ blood congealing in 2,1?
his own body is attempting to prevent him from signing the deal. Ironic - end of his pain (cut/bleeding) is the beginning of his eternal suffering
what is the significance of Faustus saying ‘Consummatum est’ when he signed the deal? 2,1
latin phrase meaning ‘it is finished’ also Christ’s last words on the cross
Why does Marlow have Faustus say ‘consummatum est’? 2,1
blasphemy - using gods words to sin. end of his holy life/the path god is on
what does ‘homo fuge’ mean?
fly man
‘________ should I fly?’ 2,1
wither
‘the ________ maid in Germany’ 2,1
fairest
Calvinism context
Calvinists believe your soul is preordained, the destination of your soul won’t be affected by your actions on earth
Lutheranism context
Lutherans believed that the fate of your soul was determined by actions on earth
‘marriage is but a __________ toy’ 2,1
ceremonial
why can’t mephistopheles get Faustus a wife?
because marriage is an act including God, Mephistopheles doesn’t have that power
‘(aside) what will I not do to ______ his soul” 2,1
obtain
‘(aside) ill fetch him somewhat to _______ his mind’ 2,1
delight
what is the structure of Faustus’ inner conflict?
doubt, persuasion, resolution, and gain
act 2, scene 3 summary
Faustus considers repentance which causes the good and evil angels to appear. Mephistopheles summons Lucifer and the seven deadly sins
‘then I repent// and curse the _______ mephistopheles’ 2,3
wicked
‘seek to save _______ Faustus’ _____’ 2,3
distressed, soul
‘I will ________ this magic and ______” 2,3
renounce, repent
what sin does ‘the word terrifies not him?’ relate to?
pride
what sin does the quote ‘ tickle the pretty wenches plackets’ relate to?
lechery
what sin does the quote ‘ill have them fly to India for gold’ relate to?
covetousness
‘this _____ my soul’ 2,3
feeds
what is the significance of Faustus saying ‘this feeds my soul’ in relation to repentance 2,3?
too reliant on dark magic to repent, it has consumed him
which figures from the classical world does Marlow reference?
Homer, Alexander
Grammar school context
Marlowe likely would have attended grammar school where he would learn about classical figures
