Criticism

Question 1

C.L Barber

Answer 1

The underlying theme of Dr Faustus is the tragic consequences of the misuse of power

Question 2

Harry Levin

Answer 2

The play suggests that man is most fulfilled when he acknowledges his own limitations and adheres to divine authority.

Question 3

John Russel brown

Answer 3

Marlowe’s protagonist represents the Renaissance ideal of the individual asserting his will against the established order of society and religion.

Question 4

William empson

Answer 4

The play is a powerful examination of the human condition and the moral implications of the search for knowledge and power.

Question 5

Harold bloom

Answer 5

Faustus’s thirst for knowledge and power ultimately leads to his downfall, revealing the danger of unrestrained ambition

Question 6

Stephen greenblatt

Answer 6

The play portrays the conflict between the values of medieval and Renaissance culture.

Question 7

Lewaski

Answer 7

Marlowe explores the idea that one’s individual choices have consequences, and that those consequences may be irreversible.

Question 8

D Palmer

Answer 8

Marlowe’s play is a study of the human psyche, exploring the depths of human desire, and the consequences of giving in to those desires

Question 9

A.C Swinburne

Answer 9

The play raises important questions about the nature of morality, the limits of human knowledge, and the role of the individual in society.