Faustus - Genre & Form Flashcards
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What is a morality play?
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A morality play is a play which aims to teach audiences with moral lessons (cautionary tales). Morality plays were typical in medieval society.
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What characters are stock characters in Faustus?
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The good and evil angels, the tempter (mephistopheles), the redeemer (old man) and clown (robin).
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