Faustus

• What does Faustus say about magic in the quote “Nothing so sweet as magic is to him”?

  Magic is the sweetest thing to Faustus
• What does Faustus express in the line “How am I glutted with conceit of this!”?

  He feels overwhelmed by his own arrogance
• How does Marlowe introduce the theme of gluttony before Faustus is introduced?

  Through the motif of gluttony and greed
• What are the key themes associated with Faustus's character?

  • Greed/gluttony
  • Desire
  • Damnation
  • Fate vs free will
• What does Faustus desire in 1.1 regarding necromantic knowledge?

  To be "Lord and commander of these elements"
• What does the phrase “self-conceited” imply about Faustus's fate?

  His damnation is self-induced
• How does Faustus's pursuit of knowledge reflect his character flaws?

  It shows his uncontrollable greed for power
• What does Faustus compare his desires to in the quote about Helen?

  He wants to “glut the longing of my heart’s desire”
• What does Faustus seek from Helen of Troy in 5.1?

  To make him immortal with a kiss
• How does Helen's appearance relate to Faustus's damnation?

  It symbolizes the completion of his fall
• What does Faustus dismiss in his first soliloquy?

  Religion and traditional practices
• How does Faustus view necromantic books?

  He considers them “heavenly”
• What does Faustus's desire for power reveal about his character?

  He craves physical power over knowledge
• What does Faustus say about the word “damnation”?

  It “terrifies not him”
• How does Mephistopheles describe his experience in hell?

  He recalls tasting the eternal joys of heaven
• What does the juxtaposition of heaven and hell suggest about Faustus's fate?

  Redemption is impossible after the bargain
• What does Faustus think about hell after making the bargain?

  He scoffs at the concept of eternal torment
• How does Faustus's view of hell reflect his character?

  He is disdainful of religion and its teachings
• What does Faustus's command to Mephistopheles reveal about his desires?

  He craves power and control over the devil
• What does Faustus's blood congealing symbolize?

  His eternal damnation and rejection of life
• What does the inscription “Homo, fuge” signify for Faustus?

  It is a warning to escape the bargain
• How does the Evil Angel's words affect Faustus's understanding of heaven?

  They confuse him about the concept of heaven
• What does Faustus say in his final moments regarding Christ?

  He wishes for Christ's blood to save him
• How does Faustus's plea to God reflect his internal conflict?

  He realizes the severity of his pact
• What does the parody of the Pope scene by Robin and Rafe suggest?

  It highlights Faustus's foolishness and immaturity
• What does Faustus's conflict with the horse-courser symbolize?

  His irrational decision to sell his soul
• How does Faustus address his own fate in 4.1?

  He acknowledges he is condemned to die
• What does Faustus's statement about being condemned suggest about his character?

  He struggles to accept responsibility for his actions
• What does Faustus feel glutted with?

  Self-conceit
• What does Faustus compare magic to?

  Nothing so sweet
• What does Faustus desire to have unto his paramour?

  Heavenly Helen
• What does Faustus ask Helen to do?

  Make him immortal with a kiss
• What does Faustus mean by "this word 'damnation' terrifies not him"?


  He is not afraid of damnation
• What does Faustus desire most?

  A world of profit and delight
• Who does Faustus bequeath his soul to?

  Lucifer
• What does Faustus say about Christ's blood?

  One drop would save his soul
• What does the Evil Angel suggest about Faustus' desires?

  They are illusions, fruits of lunacy
• What does Faustus vow regarding heaven?

  Never to look to heaven
• What does Faustus say about his condition?

  He is a man condemned to die
• What are the key themes presented in Faustus' dialogue?

  • The conflict between ambition and morality
  • The allure of knowledge and power
  • The consequences of hubris
  • The struggle between salvation and damnation