Faustus Quotes Flashcards
Which quotes depict Faustus as an Everyman?
“his parents base of stock”
“not marching now in fields of trasimene”
“nor sporting now in the dalliance of love”
“nor in the pomp of proud, audacious deeds”
Which quotes highlight Faustus’ desire for knowledge
“of riper years to Wittenburg he went”
“the fruitful plot of scholarism graced”
“sweet delight disputes”
What technique is used to describe Faustus’ appetite for knowledge?
semantic field of food, showing that he takes pleasure in his pursuit
What technique is used to suggest that Faustus will overreach?
intertextual reference
What is the quote that suggests Faustus will overreach?
“his waxen wings did mount above his reach
his ___________ did mount ______________.
waxen wings, above his reach
Provide AO2 for the quote- “his waxen wings did mount above his reach”
This alludes to the mythical figure of Icarus, who pushed himself to the limits to achieve the impossible, which suggests that Faustus will also overreach and meet his downfall. This also highlights his hamartia-hubris.
“thou ___________________ end.”
has’t attained that
“is to dispute well __________________end?”
logic’s chiefest
“the end of _______ is our _____________.”
physic, body’s health
What is the technique used to show how Faustus has completed his studies?
repetition of “end”
Why does Marlowe repeat the word “end?”
It emphasises how Faustus has reached the end of his studies, but wishes to go beyond the realms of human knowledge and delve into necromancy.
“the reward of ____ is _____. That’s ____.”
sin, death, hard
Provide AO2 for the quote “the reward of sin is death. That’s hard.”
Marlowe having Faustus misquote the Bible would be blasphemous. He is possibly trying to justify his own self-interested needs of pursuing forbidden knowledge.
“__________ books are ________.”
necromantic, heavenly
What is the technique used in “necromantic books are heavenly?”
antithesis
“O what a world of ________________, of ______, of ________, of __________.”
profit and delight, power, honour, omnipotence
What technique is used in the quote “of power, of honour, of omnipotence.”
anaphoric repetition/anaphora
Provide AO2 for “O what a world of profit and delight, of power, of honour, of omnipotence.”
Faustus believes that he will gain from transgressing, however they are superficial, emphasising how hollow his desires have become.
“a sound _______ is a mighty ___.” “try thy ______ to gain a _______.”
magician, god, brains, deity
Provide A02 for “a sound magician is a mighty god.” try thy brains to gain a deity.”
Marlowe’s use of epistrophe emphasises Faustus’ end goal od exceeding the human knowledge realm and gain omnipotence.
“and heap ______________ upon thy ____.”
god’s heavy wrath, head
Provide A02 for the quote “and heap God’s heavy wrath upon thy head.”
This emphasises God’s rage and his fearful anger due to Faustus’ sins on his shoulder. The personificantion emphasises the physical weight of sin and transgression and how the wrath may crush him metaphorically or physically.
“_____, _____ the Scriptures.”
read
“Be thou on ______, as _____ is in the ___.”
earth, Jove, sky
Provide A02 for the quote “Be thou on earth, as Jove is in the sky.”
classical illusion to Jove, drawing upon Faustus in his gluttonous desire for knowledge and omnipotence to tempt him into transgression.
Who is Jove, and what technique is used in this reference?
KIng of the Roman Gods, classical illusion
“How am I ________ with the _____ of this?”
glutted, conceit
Provide A02 for “How am I glutted with the conceit of this.”
It shows how short-sighted Faustus has become and consumed by the lie he wants to believe. Also used to emphasise his thirst for power and temptation for sin.
What is the significance of Marlower having Faustus refer to “gold” “pearl” and “silk”
This emphasises Faustus’ desires being superficial in order to flaunt it
“I’ll have them fly to ____ for ____,” “Ransack the _____ for _______,” “I’ll have them wall all _______ with _____,” “I’ll have them fill the __________ with ____.” and what technique?
India, gold, ocean, pearl, Germany, brass, public schools, silk
anaphoric repetition in “I’ll”
How does Marlowe shift Faustus’ language?
Marlowe moves from aspirational language to language that emphasises Faustus’ insatiable appetite for knowledge and superficiality, he is gradually losing sight of his nobility.
“I charge thee to return and ________________.”
change thy shape
“thou are too ______ to ___________.”
ugly, attend on me
What is the significance of Faustus saying to Mephistopheles “thou art too ugly to attend on me”
It portrays Faustus as hubristic as he is too arrogant to understand Mephistopheles’ grotesque appearance as a warning of his inner evil.
“How _______ is this ______________?”
pliant, Mephistopheles
Which quotation portrays Faustus as foolish, believing that he can dominate a devil and order him to fulfil his demands?
“How pliant is this Mephistopheles?”
“I am _______ to great ________.”
servant, Lucifer
Provide A02 for “I am servant to great Lucifer.”
This shows how even Mephistopheles, a powerful figure is also subserviant to another, which Faustus fails to acknowledge.
What does Mephistopheles say about Faustus’ conjuring?
That it was “per accidens”
and “when we hear one rack the name of God, abjure the scriptures….. we fly in hope to get his glorious soul.”
“we fly in ____ to get his _______________.”
hope, glorious soul
How does Mephistopheles saying “we fly in hope to get his glorious soul” present Faustus?
It presents him as foolish as Mephistopheles is openly telling him of his intentions, but Faustus does not register this.
Which quotes present Mephistopeheles as warning Faustus?
“unhappy spirits that fell with Lucifer, conspired against our God with Lucifer, are forever damned with Lucifer.”
“I, who saw the face of God And tasted the eternal joys of heaven, Am not tormented with ten thousand hells.”
“O Faustus, leave these frivolous demands.”
“_________ spirits that _____ with ________, ________ against our ___ with ________, are forever ________ with ________.”
unhappy, fell, Lucifer, conspired, God, Lucifer, damned, Lucifer
What technique is used in the quote “unhappy spirits that fell with Lucifer…..” (line 72-75) ? And what is this impact of this?
epistrophe- it emphasises that associating with Lucifer will inevitably bring downfall and negative consequences upon you.
“The word _________ terrifies not ____.”
damnation, him
Provide A02 for the quote “The word damnation terrifies not him.”
Faustus does not care about the spiritual repercussions of his transgression and sin.
“Learn thou of Faustus, ______________.”
manly fortitude
What technique is used in the quote “Learn thou of Faustus, manly fortitude?”
irony
What is the impact of the irony in “Learn thou of Faustus, manly fortitude?”
It shows how Faustus is arrogant as he recommends a powerful figure to learn about strength. Later on in the play, Faustus loses this self-sufficiency and refers to himself as Lucifer’s servant.
“Had I as many _____ as there be ______, I’d give them all for ____________.”
souls, stars, Mephistopheles
“O Faustus, leave these ________________, which strike a ________ to my _______________.”
frivolous demands, terror, fainting soul
Provide A02 for the quote “O Faustus, leave these frivolous demands, which strike a terror to my fainting soul!”
Mephistopheles warns Faustus about his foolish desires, as he, unlike Faustus, understands the sacred nature of a soul.
“Why, this is ______, nor am I __________.”
hell, out of it
What is the significance of Mephistopheles saying to Faustus “Why this is hell, nor am I out of it”
Mephistopheles warns Faustus about the inescapable nature of his suffering, which Faustus seems ignorant of despite his theological study.
“spare him _________________, letting him live in all ______________.”
four and twenty years. voluptousness
“I know he would give his _____ to the ______ for a ________________.”
soul, devil, shoulder of mutton
Provide A02 for the quote- “I know he would give his soul to the devil for a shoulder of mutton.”
It portrays Robin as being driven by foolish and base desires which mirros Faustus in Act 1:1 when he says “How am I glutted with the conceit of this?”
“bind yourself presently unto me for ____________, or I’ll turn all the _____ about thee into familiars, and they shall ________________.”
seven years, lice, tear thee in pieces
Provide A02 for the quote “bind yourself presently unto me for seven years, or I’ll turn all the lice about thee into familiars, and they shall tear thee into pieces.”
This mirrors Faustus’ ignorance. Like Faustus, Wagner seeimgly craves power. Also lacks weight similar to when Faustus threatens Mephistopheles.
“O, I’ll tickle the ____________________.”
pretty wenches plackets
What technique is used in “O, I’ll tickle the pretty wenches plackets,” and provide analysis
pun/sexual innuendo- Robin represents Faustus’ base desires, which will be present in Act 2:1, where he asks for the fairest maid in Germany.
“call me ______________.”
Master Wagner
“To him I’ll build an _______ and a ________.”
altar, church
“Now Faustus, must thou needs be __________, and canst thou not be __________.”
damned, saved
How is Faustus’ soliloquy in 2:1 different to the one in 1:1?
It is filled with antithesis and parallelism whilst the one in 1:1 is controlled structurally, showing how Faustus has given into his hamartia.
“Sweet Faustus ______ that __________ art.”
leave, execrable
“___________, __________, ______________, what of them?”
contrition, prayer, repentance
What is the significance of the good angel saying to Faustus “leave”
It suggests that Faustus still has a choice and controls his own will, and is not yet damned.
“_________ of lunacy.”
fruits
What does the evil angel mean by “fruits of lunacy”
It is suggesting that believing in repentance is a form of foolish indulgence.
“No Faustus think of ___________, and __________.”
honour, wealth
What is the significance of Faustus repeating the words “of wealth”
It suggests he has become consumed by his superficial desires, which differs from the noble scholar he was at the start of the play.
“then _____ thine arm ________________.”
stab, courageously
“my blood _______ , and I can write ___________.”
congeals, no more
Provide A02 for the quote “my blood congeals, and I can write no more.”
Faustus ignores the symbolic warning his body is sending as it rejects Faustus’ actions. Could this be a warning from God as he is about to commit an unnatural act?
”(________), O what will not I do to ___________________.”
Aside, obtain his soul
What is the significance of the words “homo fuge” appearing on Faustus’ arm?
It is a sign to turn back to God but doesn’t. He is also reflective of Calvinist beliefs- predestination, as he says “if unto God he’ll throw me down to hell”.
“______________! Whither should I _____? If unto ____, he’ll throw me down to _____”
Home fuge, fly, God, hell
Provide A02 for the quote “O, what will I not do to obtain his soul?”
It highlights Mephistopheles utter desperation and cunning nature to feed off Faustus’ transgression into sin and the lack of limits he has to achieve his end.
(_______), I’ll fetch him somewhat to _________________.”
Aside, delight his mind
Provide A02 for the quote “I’ll fetch him somewhat to delight his mind.”
This is emphatic of Mephistopheles’ obvious trickery and therefore, highlights Faustus’ foolishness, in an attempt to obtain Faustus’ soul and distract him from repentance.
“I think _____ a _______.”
hell’s, fable
How does the quote “I think hell’s a fable” present Faustus?
It presents his desire for omnipotence as blinding his intellect and also superceding his rational thoughts and Mephistopheles’ previous warnings about hell.
“let me have a ______, the _______________, in __________, for I am ________ and ____________.”
wife, fairest maid, Germany
Provide A02 for the quote “let me have a wife, the fairest maid in Germany.”
This mirrors Robin’s base desires and presents once more that Faustus’ noble aims become to begin his seedy base desires. He is blinded by a superficial desire for lust.
What does Faustus mean by “wanton and lascivious?”
sexually active and lustful
“I’ll fetch thee a _____, in the ____________.”
wife, devil’s name
“marriage is but a _________________.”
ceremonial toy
Why might Mephistopheles not be able to grant Faustus a wife for marriage?
Perhaps he cannot do so as marriage is a holy ceremony
“When I _______ the __________, then I ______, and curse thee ______________________.”
behold, heavens, repent, wicked Mephistopheles
What is the significance of Faustus calling Mephistopheles “wicked” in contrast to 1:3?
It juxtaposes 1:3, where he addresses him as “sweet Mephistopheles,” suggesting that he now percieves him for the devil he truly is.
“Faustus, _______ yet, ___ will pity thee.”- Good Angel
repent, God
“Be I a ______, yet ___ may pity me, Ay, ___ will pity me if I ______.”- Faustus
devil, God, God, repent
What is the significance of Faustus repeating the words of the good angel?
In 2:1, Faustus repeated the words of the evil angel, “of wealth,” which suggests that Faustus may be questioning the evil ways and desiring repentance.
“My heart’s so ___________, I cannot ________.”
hardened, repent
Provide A02 for the quote, “my heart’s so hardened, I cannot repent.”
It is a metaphor for how Faustus has now been corrupted by sin, he feels he is unable to feel remorse and seek out repentance.
What is the technique used in the quote “knives, poison, guns, halters and envenomed steel?”
asyndetuc listing
What is the significance of Faustus saying “knives, poison, guns, halters and envenomed steel?”
It highlights his overwhelming despair and desire to flee his current situation through self slaughter.
“Had not sweet ________ conquered deep ________.”
pleasure, despair
“I am ________, Faustus shall _______________.”
resolved, ne’er repent
How is Mephistopheles’ inability to answer Faustus’ questions shown?
Through the use of monosyllables- “I will not” “Move me not, for I will not tell thee”
“tis thou has _________________ Faustus’ soul, Is’t not too _____?”
damned distressed, late
What technique is used in the line “tis thou has damned distressed Faustus’ soul,” and what does this suggest?
sibilance- suggests Faustus’ desperation and anguish
Ah ______, my ________, seek to save ______________ soul.”
christ, saviour, distressed Faustus’
What is it called when there is a turning point in a dramatic play?
peripetia
What is the significance of Faustus calling out to Christ?
It is the first time Faustus acts on his desire to repent, calling out to Christ but he doesn’t respond. This can link to the idea of Calvinism, suggesting he is predestined for damnation.
“O, this _____ my _____!”
feeds, soul
Provide A02 for the quote “O, this feeds my soul”
motif of food- he is getting spiritual nourishment from necromancy
What is symbolic of Faustus receiving a book from Lucifer? “In meantime, take this book”
The book is symbolic of Faustus’ transgression which has led to his downfall. It is a large contrast with 1:1 where he desires to learn knowledge, but now he has been provided with a book on cheep tricks- “turn thyself into what shape thou wilt.”
How is Act 3 structured from the start to the end?
At the start of the act, Faustus has gone on to prove cosmography, showing his determination to prove complex ideas. However, at the end of the act he ends up misusing his power to perform cheap tricks at the expense of the pope.
Why might have Marlowe decided to show Faustus’ transfomation in Act 3?
It shows how his lofty ambitions slip once Faustus indulges his base desires, suggesting that once a person makes a deal with a devil, it is near impossible to keep a nobility of purpose in mind.
” a troupe of bald- ________________, whose __________________ is in ______________.”
pate friars, summum bonnum, belly cheer
what does summum bonnum mean?
greatest good
What does Mephistopeheles suggest about the friars summum bonnum being in belly cheer?
Suggests that even though they are people with faith, they are corrupt with greed and their greatest good is in satisfying their own greedy appetites.
stage direction- “Faustus hits him a _______________.”
box of the ear
What is the significance of Faustus performing cheap tricks?
The use of farcical/slapstick comedy shows how Faustus has declined from the start of the play
“bell, ______ and ________, candle, book and _________, _________ and _______ to curse Faustus to _____.
book, candle, bell, forward, backward, hell
What process is being referred to in the quote “bell, book and candle…..forward and backward to curse Faustus to hell?”
the process of excommunication
What technique is used in the lines “bell, book and candle…..forward and backward to curse Faustus to hell?”
rhyming
What effect does the rhyming in “bell, book and candle…..forward and backward to curse Faustus to hell,” have?
the rhyming creates a mocking tone suggesting that Faustus does not take the process of excommunication seriously.
stage direction- “Faustus and Mephistopheles beat the ______, and fling _________.”
friars, fireworks
“I’ll transform thee into an ____, and thee into a ____.”- Mephistopeheles to Robin and Rafe
ape, dog
“into an ___? That’s brave. I’ll have ____________ with the _____.”- Robin “And I must be a ____.”
ape, fine sport, boys, dog
What is the significance of Robin and Rafe making fun of Mephistopheles transforming them into an ape and a dog?
The supernatural is brought into comedy to make Faustus fear seem ridiculous.
“Faustus is _________, ‘mongst his ____________.”
feasted, noblemen
“I think my master means to ____ shortly, for he hath ________ me all his ______.”
die, given, goods
What is the significance of Faustus giving away his belongings?
It signifies his downfall, an esteemd scholar now giving away his possessions and books.
“at ______ with such _____ cheer.”
supper, belly
Which quotes show that Faustus continues to feast despite damnation not being so far away?
“Faustus is feasted, ‘mongst his noblemen”
“at supper, with such belly cheer.”
“to guide thy ______ unto the _____________.”
steps, way of life
What does the Old Man seemingly offer Faustus?
An alternative path to life that is righteous andwill save him, in contrast to one that is transgressive and sinful.
“Break _______, drop _______, and mingle with with _______, tears falling from ________________.”
heart, blood, tears, repentant heaviness
Provide A02 for the quote “Break heart, drop blood and mingle it with tears.”
Suggests that repentance is attained not only though words but also actions.
“of thy _________ sweet, whose ________ alone must _____ away thy ______.”
saviour, blood, wash, guilt
“I do _________, and yet I do __________.”
repent, despair
“Revolt, or I’ll in ___________, tear thy _____.”
piecemeal, flesh
“And with my _______ again I will confirm my former ____ I made to _________.”
blood, vow, Lucifer
In Act 5, what does Faustus do instead of repenting?
He reaffirms his vow he made to Lucifer. (“I will confirm my former vow I made to Lucifer.”)
“His faith is ______, I cannot touch his ____.”
great, soul
“Was this the _____ that launched a _________________, and burnt the _____________ of ________?”
face, thouand ships, topless towers, Ilium
What language does Faustus use to describe Helen’s face?
Language that links to destruction, suggesting that he knows she will be the cause of his destruction, yet he gives into his base desires/lust.
“Her ____ suck forth my ____.”
lips, soul
Which quotes suggest that the devils are holding back Faustus from repenting?
“I would weep, but the devil draws in my tears.” “I would lift up my hands, but see they hold them, they hold them.”
“Stand _____, you ever-moving _______ of _______.”
still, spheres, heavem
“Mountains and _____, come, come and ____________, and hide me from the heavy _______ of _____.”
hills, hide me, wrath, God.
In Act 5, what do the quotes about Faustus trying to controk nature suggest about him?
It highlights his utter desperation as he attempts to do anything he can to save himself from the wrath of God and damnation.
What are the last words of the play?
“I’ll burn my books.”
I’ll _____ my _______.”
burn, books
What is the significance of the parallel between Faustus in Act 1 and Act 5?
Faustus and esteemed scholar, with noble ambitions, has now been reduced to a symbol of warning to others for indulging in transgressive deeds.
“Cut is the _______, that might have grown ____________.”
branch, full straight
“________ his hellish _____.”
regard, fall
Why might the end of the play suggest that this is a cautionary tale?
It ends with a warning to the audience- “Regard his hellish fall.”
What structure is used to show Faustus doubt and then resolves it?
Doubt-Persuasion-Resolution-Gain
