Character Analysis (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Author of 'Doctor Faustus'
Author of 'Doctor Faustus'
Christopher Marlowe
Duration of Faustus's pact with the devil
Duration of Faustus's pact with the devil
24 years
Faustus's famous quote about Helen of Troy
Faustus's famous quote about Helen of Troy
Was this the face that launched a thousand ships?
Faustus's final fate in Act 5
Faustus's final fate in Act 5
Dragged to hell by demons
Mephastophilis's role in the play
Mephastophilis's role in the play
Devil summoned by Faustus, servant to Lucifer
Wagner's role in Doctor Faustus
Wagner's role in Doctor Faustus
Faustus's servant, provides comic relief
Lucifer's position in the play
Lucifer's position in the play
Ruler of hell, ultimate antagonist
What Good & Evil Angels represent
What Good & Evil Angels represent
Faustus's internal conflict: redemption vs damnation
Main themes in Doctor Faustus
Main themes in Doctor Faustus
Ambition, hubris, consequences of defying natural order
Mythical figure Chorus compares Faustus to
Mythical figure Chorus compares Faustus to
Icarus (whose ambition led to downfall)