faustus -> 1.1 Flashcards
key quotes/technique 1/6 [1.1]
epiphoric repetition of ‘end’, ‘is to dispute well logic’s chiefest end?’, ‘hast thou not attained that end?’
analyse ‘Is to dispute well logic’s chiefest end?’ , ‘hast thou achieved the end?’ 1/6 [1.1]
Marlowe’s use of epiphoric repetition displays Faustus’ belief that knowledge is finite and he has consumed all of it. Obviously this is hyperbole because there is no way he would’ve consumed every piece of knowledge in the world, conveying his greed and ambition for more than he needs/deserves. May relate to the Renaissance-typical search for knowledge.
key quote 2/6 [1.1]
‘Necromantic books are heavenly.’
analysis for ‘Necromantic books are heavenly.’ [1.1]
The usage of an oxymoron presents Faustus as foolishly blasphemous, he views necromancy and devilish power as a way to transcend human limits of knowledge and power, because he believes he has reached the peak of mortal research. It could also highlight his arrogance despite his intelligence, because he misunderstands divinity as power, when in truth it is faith, peace and salvation.
key quote 3/6 [1.1]
‘O what a world of profit and delight, Of power, of honour, of omnipotence.’
analysis for ‘O what a world of profit and delight, Of power, of honour, of omnipotence.’ [1.1]
Whilst this shows Faustus’ greed for godlike power and knowledge, it also serves as a way for him to justify his transgressions; he sees his ambitions as noble and honourable, when they really are foolishly arrogant and hubristic.
key quote 4/6 [1.1]
‘The reward for sin is death. That’s hard.’
analysis for ‘The reward for sin is death. That’s hard.’ [1.1]
there’s not really any ao2 but it’s a calvinistic viewpoint so u can use that for context i guess. just throw it in if u can. faustus persuades himself into damnation and transgression because he believes he is predetermined for hell anyway
key quote 5/6 [1.1]
‘Lest it tempt thy soul, and heap God’s heavy wrath upon thy head.’
analysis for ‘Lest it tempt thy soul, and heap God’s heavy wrath upon thy head.’ [1.1]
biblical allusion to eve in the book of genesis, tempted into transgression due to her own gluttony, similar to faustus (motif of food). It also foreshadows his later fate as he is literally damned due to his own actions
key quote 6/6 [1.1] paraphrased
‘Gold … orient pearl … pleasant fruits and princely delicacies … silk …’
analysis for paraphrased ‘Gold … orient pearl … pleasant fruits and princely delicacies … silk …’ [1.1]
Marlowe’s use of asyndetic listing and the semantic field of opulence and luxury shows that Faustus’ desires are for material gains, possibly the status and class of wealth that he was deprived of earlier on in his life. Bro was base of stock
give us some context for act one, scene one
context -> dr john dee, renaissance humanism and inquisition, morality plays.
what is significant about the structure of the act one scene one soliloquy ?
it’s structured in blank verse to present faustus as a respected scholar, who perhaps sees himself as superior to others as blank verse in elizabethan dramas was mostly limited to characters of high status. the regular rhythm which elevates his speech represents faustus’ grand ambition and the link to renaissance ideals
