DR FAUSTUS points

Question 1

Prologue

Answer 1

Introduction to Faustus as an atypical tragic hero

Question 2

Act 1, scene 1

Answer 2

Faustus rejects the medieval disciplines and embraces the limitless possibilities of necromancy

Question 3

Act 1, scene 3

Answer 3

The introduction to Mephistopheles as a cautionary figure who tries to warn Faustus

Question 4

Act 1, scene 4

Answer 4

Comic scene where Robin and Wagner mirror the sins and failings of Faustus

Question 5

Act 2, scene 1

Answer 5

Faustus, despite the warnings of his own body,

signs the blood contract. We also see a more manipulative,

scheming depiction of Mephistopheles.

Question 6

Act 2, scene 3

Answer 6

Faustus (twice) considers repentance but is

persuaded back onto the path of necromancy.

Question 7

Act 3, scene 1

Answer 7

The papal court scene; Marlowe uses Faustus to

mock the greed and corruption of the Catholic church.

Question 8

Act 5, scene 1

Answer 8

The Old Man persuades Faustus to repent, but

he instead chooses sensory pleasure via Helen of Troy.

Question 9

Act 5, scene 2

Answer 9

A panicked Faustus tries (and fails) to gain

forgiveness.

Question 10

Epilogue

Answer 10

The chorus underlines Faustus as a cautionary figure