Doctor Faustus Flashcards
1
Q
Faust’s mortal accomplishments
A
Medicine, law, philosophy, theology, logic
2
Q
What does Faust believe to be the superior art?
A
Magic/Necromancy
3
Q
What does Lucifer offer in exchange for Faust’s soul?
A
24 years of immortality, magic, and the service of Mephistopheles
4
Q
Who is Wagner?
A
Faust’s human servant
5
Q
Who is Robin?
A
A clown that Wagner pulls into his service
6
Q
What does Faust do to signify his agreement with Lucifer?
A
He signs a contract in blood
7
Q
What appears on Faust’s arm after he makes his deal?
A
Homo fuge (Latin) O man, fly
8
Q
What is the one question Mephistopheles refuses to answer?
A
Who made the universe?
9
Q
Who does Faust ask for forgiveness and why?
A
Lucifer - because Faust was tempted to ask Christ for redemption
