Prose

• What is the theme of the quote regarding magic?

  Magic is sweet to the character.
• What does the phrase "Till swoll’n with…self-conceit…glutted" imply about the character?

  It suggests he is overly proud and indulgent.
• How does the Prologue, Chorus describe Faustus's background?

  It foreshadows his descent into damnation.
• What does Faustus desire according to 1.1?

  More necromantic knowledge and power.
• What motif does Marlowe introduce before Faustus is introduced?

  The motif of gluttony.
• What does the semantic field of overconsumption create in the text?

  Grotesque imagery related to greed.
• How is Faustus's greed characterized in the text?

  As an uncontrollable desire for knowledge.
• What does "self-conceited" imply about Faustus's fate?

  His damnation is self-induced.
• What themes are present in Faustus's character?

  Greed, gluttony, desire, and damnation.
• What does the Chorus suggest about Faustus's free will?

  His damnation results from his own decisions.
• What does Faustus aspire to be in relation to the elements?

  Lord and commander of these elements.
• How does Faustus's character reflect the theme of fate vs free will?

  His choices lead to his own damnation.