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Dr. Faustus is a brilliant man with an insatiable desire for knowledge who makes a pact with Mephistopheles to gain magical powers and knowledge for 24 years, after which his soul will belong to Lucifer. During his time on Earth, Faustus is visited by the personifications of the seven deadly sins and ignores warnings from good angels. Near the end, Faustus cries out to Christ for redemption but it is too late, and without repenting his soul will be damned forever in hell separated from God's love.
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Tragedy generally emphasizes human suffering but ends with rigid finality. It also criticizes hubris, self-delusion, and complacency. However, sometimes comic scenes must be included in a tragedy with a dramatic purpose. Dr. Faustus is a tragic play with the mood of dark and serious play, but there were also comic scenes. It is very difficult to hold an audience's attention with hours of serious, deep and emotional content without also having something to lighten the mood. That’s why Marlowe added comic scenes in it. Still, many critics say that Christopher Marlowe did not even write these scenes but instead say that they were written later by other playwrights. Many critics are of the opinion that the comic elements in these scenes are low and vulgar.
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In scene VI and VII, we find only three comic scenes. Science, the beginning of Scene VI, Faustus is alone in his study. Then, Mephistophilis appears and a bond is signed with the blood of Faustus. Mephistophilis gives Faustus a book of magic which contains all the knowledge that Faustus. After that Lucifer orders seven deadly sins (pride, covetousness, wrath, envy, gluttony, sloth and Lechery) to entertain Faustus. Faustus questions each of the seven sins who describe themselves. This situation provides comic relief to the audiences. This scene all along is in a serious tone. But Marlowe is converted the serious scene to comic scene.
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Scene VI, prepares us for Faustus' entry into the comic world by telling us to observe him and Mephistophilis as they stand invisible in the court of the Pope. The Pope is mocked and struck on the head, food is snatched from his hands, eating utensils and serving vessels are dashed to the floor. Bewildered and desperately using his occult powers to save himself from the demon in his presence, the Pope stands duped, busily making the sign of the cross, lacking even the wit of Robin. This scene culminates in the mock incantation of the Friars as they; attempt to appease the ghost "crept out of Purgatory."
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The full title of the play is “The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus”.
It was adopted from a German story ‘Faust’ translated in English as The English Faust Book.
The name Faustus is a reference to the Latin word for "favoured" or "auspicious“.
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In scene VI and VII, we find only three comic scenes. Science, the beginning of Scene VI, Faustus is alone in his study. Then, Mephistophilis appears and a bond is signed with the blood of Faustus. Mephistophilis gives Faustus a book of magic which contains all the knowledge that Faustus. After that Lucifer orders seven deadly sins (pride, covetousness, wrath, envy, gluttony, sloth and Lechery) to entertain Faustus. Faustus questions each of the seven sins who describe themselves. This situation provides comic relief to the audiences. This scene all along is in a serious tone. But Marlowe is converted the serious scene to comic scene.
At the end of scene VI, Dick and Robin once again provide comic relief. Robin has stolen one of Faustus’ conjuring books and wants to make all the girls in the village dance for him. He also wants to use the book to get drunk. Dick and Robin have no connection with the main theme of the play. But they have importance in this play.
Scene VI, prepares us for Faustus' entry into the comic world by telling us to observe him and Mephistophilis as they stand invisible in the court of the Pope. The Pope is mocked and struck on the head, food is snatched from his hands, eating utensils and serving vessels are dashed to the floor. Bewildered and desperately using his occult powers to save himself from the demon in his presence, the Pope stands duped, busily making the sign of the cross, lacking even the wit of Robin. This scene culminates in the mock incantation of the Friars as they; attempt to appease the ghost "crept out of Purgatory."
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1) The document provides a detailed summary of Christopher Marlowe's play Doctor Faustus, focusing on the plot and key events. It describes Faustus' deal with the devil Mephisto to gain powers for 24 years in exchange for his soul. 2) It then outlines Faustus' use of his magical abilities to entertain Emperor Charles V and others, as well as his declining into misusing his powers for petty tricks as his deadline approaches. 3) The summary also includes scenes with the clown Robin who attempts magic and encounters Mephisto, and subplots involving scholars, the pope in Rome, and knights who try to attack Faustus.
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This document discusses the seven deadly sins and their origin in medieval times. It provides examples of each sin: pride, wrath, envy, covetousness, gluttony, and sloth. The document then discusses how Christopher Marlowe illustrated the seven deadly sins in his play "Dr. Faustus," in which the main character Faustus sells his soul to the devil and is led down a path of committing the deadly sins. The devils put on a parade of the seven deadly sins to entertain Faustus and lure him further from salvation. Pride leads the procession, as pride was seen as the root of all sins.
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Faustus is a scholar who rejects the limits of traditional fields of knowledge and seeks to obtain godlike powers through magic. He makes a pact with the devil Mephistophilis, trading his soul in exchange for 24 years of serving Lucifer. During this time, Faustus enjoys luxuries and performs magic tricks, but begins to regret his choice. As his time comes to an end, Faustus is unable to repent and is dragged to hell, serving as a warning to others not to overreach and to remain humble. The play explores themes of pride, ambition, and rejecting limits imposed by religion or tradition.
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The document summarizes the importance of angels and an old man in Christopher Marlowe's play "Dr. Faustus". It discusses that the good angel and evil angel represent Faustus's conscience, with the good angel urging repentance and the evil angel encouraging continuing his pact with Lucifer. In the final scene, an old man replaces the angels and gives Faustus one last warning to repent and ask God for mercy.
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The document discusses various works of literature, art, and film that deal with the theme of death. It references the play Everyman, in which the protagonist is abandoned by friends and possessions as he prepares to meet Death. It also discusses Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Masque of the Red Death", in which guests try to escape a plague called the Red Death by hiding within protected walls, only to find it cannot be avoided. Finally, it mentions the films It's a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Carol, in which the protagonists face death but are given a chance at redemption through spiritual experiences.
P P T The Dilemma Of Death
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This document discusses beliefs about heaven and hell. It provides statistics showing that most Americans believe in heaven but fewer believe in hell. The document explores different perspectives on what constitutes a "bad" life and being truly sorry. It examines the biblical story of the rich man and Lazarus and notes how the rich man does not take responsibility or ask for forgiveness in hell. The core argument is that hell is the ongoing disintegration of the soul rather than a place of eternal punishment. It is presented as the natural consequence of a soul that has denied truth and love and becomes trapped in darkness, fire and defiance.
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1) The document is a presentation about Christopher Marlowe's play "Doctor Faustus" and argues that the protagonist Faustus can be seen as a Renaissance martyr.
2) It provides a summary of the plot and characters of the play, notes about Marlowe as the author, and an analysis of how Faustus embodies Renaissance ideals of pursuing knowledge and power through his deal with the devil.
3) In the conclusion, it states that Marlowe intended for Faustus to be viewed as a martyr, as he knew his limitations but still strived to learn, and could have been an incredible human being if he had turned back to God.
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Faustus is a scholar who has mastered all fields of academic study but seeks greater power and knowledge. He makes a pact with the devil Mephistopheles, trading his soul for 24 years of service. Over time, Faustus enjoys the rewards of magic but grows fearful as his deadline approaches. In his final hours, he desperately tries to repent but is unable to escape his fate and is dragged to hell.
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Dr faustus
- 1. DR. FAUSTUS
- 2. Dr. Faustus’’ comes from The Faust Legend!
- 3. Dr. Faustus is a brilliantman. is a magic-man has an insatiable desire of knowledge humiliates the human- being and wants to have godlike qualities
- 5. Faustus is to be alloted 24 years of life on earth, during which time he will have Mephistopheles (a devil having lower grade than the great Lucifer) as his personal servant. At the end he will give his soul over to Lucifer as payment.
- 6. • He accepts the terms • Lucifer brings to Faustus the personification of the seven deadly sins. • Faustus fails to see angels warnıngs and ignores them. • Seven Deadly Sins; _Wrath, Greed, Sloth, Pride, Lust, Envy, Gluttony. • From this point until the end of the play, Faustus does nothing worthwhile, having begun his pact with the attitude that he would be able to do anything.
- 8. He does a lot of worthless things with his super power. While doing these things, Good Angels come – try to convince him to ask God for forgiveness. Faustus rejects their offers.
- 9. • But!! In the final scene he cries out to Christ to redeem him. • Well,it is too late… • And the God doesn’t forgive him.
- 10. • If Faustus dies without repenting and accepting God, • he will be damned forever. • As we learn from Mephistopheles, hell is not merely a place, but separation from God's love
- 11. • Now hast thou but one bare hour to live, And then thou must be damned perpetually. Ugly hell gape not! Come not, Lucifer! I’ll burn my books—ah, Mephistopheles! • Some critics have tried to deal with this problem by claiming that Faustus does not actually repent in the final speech but that he only speaks wistfully about the possibility of repentance. Such an argument, however, is difficult to reconcile with lines such as: • O, I’ll leap up to my God! Who pulls me down? • . . . • One drop of blood would save my soul, half a drop: ah my Christ— • (13.69–71)