Dr Faustus Quotations Flashcards
What are the themes that make up Christopher Marlowe’s Dr Faustus?
Sin, Redemption and Damnation, The conflict between Medieval and Renaissance values and Power as a corrupting influence.
Summarise the prologue of Dr Faustus and explain its significance.
In the prologue the Chorus relates the story of Icarus to Faustus as they were to people who went beyond their station and limits and met a tragic demise.
What is said about Icarus in the prologue of Dr Faustus?
‘His waxen wings did mount above his reach, and melting heavens conspired his overthrow’
What does Faustus say when he picks up the magic book in Act one, scene one and turn his back on religion?
‘Divinity, adieu!’
What was outlawed in the Renaissance which was specifically relevant to Dr Faustus?
Magic
What does ‘Faustus’ mean in Latin?
‘Auspicious’ or ‘Unlucky’
What may ‘Mephistopheles’ mean in Hebrew?
Scatter/Dispenser of lies.
What does Mephistopheles say about damnation in Act One?
‘This word “damnation” terrifies not him,’
How many times is Faustus warned by the Good angel? And how many times did he have the opportunity to repent?
Four times.
What does Faustus say about Beelzebub in Act Two?
‘Despair in God and trust in Beelzebub.’
What does Faustus say about wanting a wife?
‘…let me have a wife, the fairest maid in Germany, for I am wanton and lascivious and cannot live without a wife.’
What does Faustus say about his heart being hardened?
‘My heart’s so hardened I cannot repent.’
What does Faustus say about his soul being distressed?
‘Ah, Christ, my Saviour, seek to save distressed Faustus’ soul.’
What does Faustus say about pulling down churches?
‘To burn his Scriptures, slay his ministers, and make my spirits pull his churches down.’
What does Faustus say when he sees the Pope in Rome?
‘What, are you crossing yourself? Well, use that trick no more, I would advise you.’
What two holy cities does Faustus travel to?
Jerusalem and Rome.
What does Robin say about Beelzebub in Dr Faustus?
‘…I charge you in the name of Beelzebub.’
How famous was Faustus when he aligned himself with the Devil?
‘Now his fame is spread forth in every land.’
What does the Knight say that Faustus looks like in Dr Faustus?
‘I’faith, he looks like a conjurer.’
What does Faustus say about his soul being damned in Act Five?
‘Where art thou, Faustus? Wretch, what hast thou done? Damned art thou, Faustus, damned!’
What Faustus say about his blood pertaining to his contract with the Devil?
‘And with my blood again I will confirm my former vow I made to Lucifer.’
What does Faustus say as he is being dragged to hell towards the end of Dr Faustus?
‘O, spare me Lucifer…and hide me from the heavy wrath of God!’
What is significant about the epilogue of Dr Faustus?
The epilogue acts as a warning, it tells its audience and readership what happens when individuals go above their station and disrupt the cosmic order of things.
