The document discusses comic interludes in Christopher Marlowe's play "Dr. Faustus" and the character of Mephistopheles. It states that comic interludes provide relief from the serious tone, add depth through commentary and satire, and reflect the social context to underscore the theme of human folly. It also describes Mephistopheles as a demon who makes a pact with Faustus in the legend, and acts as a representative of hell who uses his powers to lead Faustus to his destruction in the play.

1. Importance of
comic interludes
in dr faustus and
character of
mephistopheles
PRESENTED
BY GROUP 5

2. what is interlude
in comics
An interlude is a short
period of time when an
activity or situation stops
and something else
happens

3. Why comic
interludes are
present
* In tragedies, the playwright tries to
give relief to tension in the mind of the
audience by introducing comic scenes
or episodes.
*The comic interlude may have an
appropriate emotional connection in
the development of the tragic play;
*but it is also admitted that in
Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus, this tragic
relief mostly seems to be somewhat
crude.

4. Importance of comic interludes
in dr faustus
Comic interludes play an important role in Christopher Marlowe's play "Dr. Faustus" for several reasons.
● Firstly, they provide a contrast to the play’s serious and tragic tone, giving the audience a moment of
levity and relief from the intense and emotionally charged themes.
● Secondly, they add depth and dimension to the play’s themes and characters by offering commentary
and satire.
● Thirdly, they help establish the play’s social and cultural context, reflecting the beliefs and attitudes of
the time.
● Lastly, they underscore the play’s central theme of human folly, highlighting the danger of pride and
ambition through a juxtaposition of comedy and tragedy.

5. ● Lastly, they underscore the play's central theme of human folly,
highlighting the danger of pride and ambition through a juxtaposition of
comedy and tragedy.
Overall, comic interludes add complexity and richness to the play,
contributing to its significance and impact.

6. Who was
mephistophel
es
Mephistopheles, also
known as Mephisto , is a
demon featured in German
folklore. He originally
appeared in literature as
the demon in the Faust
legend and has since
become a stock character
appearing in other works of
arts and popular culture.

7. Character
of
mephistop
heles in
doctor
faustus
*He is a cultivated, witty, and cynical exponent of
materialism and nihilism.
*He preaches a sophisticated doctrine of philosophical
negation.
*Mephisto's most outstanding characteristic is
scepticism; the inability to believe in anything.
*Mephistopheles is a source of never-ending delight for
Faustus. He brings the guy women and wealth, enabling
him to conjure the spirits of Alexander the Great and
Helen of Troy, and taking him on a spur of the moment,
round-the-world vacation.

8. *Mephistopheles functions as the
representative of hell and Lucifer.
* Only in a few fleeting moments
do we see that Mephistopheles is
also experiencing both suffering
and damnation because of his
status as a fallen angel.

9. Importan
ce of
mephito
pheles
in dr
faustus
*He was a loyal servant of
Lucifer.
*He helps Lucifer to make pact
with Faustus.
*He adds to the plot as a being
one of the evil people who
ultimately ends up leading
Faustus to his destruction.
*He also has some major
supernatural power, which uses
to keep Faustus in line.

10. Thank you