30 Questions
What does Faustus use to send off Mephastophilis with his message for Lucifer?
Consecrated water
What was Mephastophilis's fate when Lucifer fell?
He was damned with Lucifer
How does Faustus see himself in his fantasy?
As a great emperor of the world
What does Faustus seek to achieve through his sinful actions?
To damn his soul
What is Mephastophilis's origin according to the text?
Hell
Why does Mephastophilis warn Faustus to turn back from his chosen path?
Because of the torment of being separated from God
How does Faustus talk to the clown?
With a superior attitude
What does Wagner suggest the clown is hungry enough to do?
Sell his soul to the devil for some meat to eat
What does Faustus offer to Mephastophilis in exchange for 24 years of service?
His soul
What does the clown take offense to being called by Wagner?
Boy
What kind of life does Faustus want to live during his 24 years of service?
A life of 'voluptuousness', filled with pleasure and luxury
What is Mephastophilis's role in the traditional religious context?
A collector of souls, employed in corrupting goodness and luring souls into hell
What does Mephastophilis exploit in Faustus to achieve his goals?
Faustus's streak of pettiness and love for sensual pleasure
What are some of the notable places Faustus and Mephastophilis visit during their travels?
Trier, Paris, the coast of France, the Rhine River, Naples, Campania, Virgil's tomb, Venice, and Padua
Why does Mephastophilis bid Faustus to stay in the pope's private chamber?
So they can have some fun
What does Faustus ask Mephastophilis to do before the pope arrives?
Make him invisible
What does the cardinal of Lorraine suggest is the source of the disembodied voice and mischief?
A soul escaped from purgatory, bound to Lucifer and doomed to hell
How does Faustus use his magical powers in this scene?
To play meanspirited pranks on the pope and his attendants
What is the main reason why Faustus cannot be saved from his sins?
Intentional rejection of God's mercy and grace
What is the old man's role in this scene?
To beg Faustus to stop from committing suicide and declare that an angel is ready to grant him grace
What does Mephastophilis call Faustus when he teeters on the verge of repentance?
A traitor to Lucifer
What does Faustus use to reaffirm his vow to Lucifer?
His own blood
What is the significance of Faustus's conjuring of grapes in winter?
It illustrates the trivial uses of his magical powers
What is the tone of the old man as he leaves Faustus?
A heavy heart
What is the concept that the soul moves on to another body after the body dies, according to the text?
Reincarnation
Why do the scholars leave Faustus, despite offering to pray for his soul?
They fearfully doubt even God's mercy is enough to save him.
What does Faustus's promise to burn his books signify in the context of the play?
That he is abandoning magic
Why does Faustus delay his repentance and seek an 'unmarked off-ramp'?
Because he stubbornly refuses to admit his sins and renounce his pact with Lucifer.
What does Faustus ultimately ask for at the last moment, although it is too late?
Time to stop and repent
What is the significance of Faustus's refusal to overtly admit his sins and ask for forgiveness?
It seals his fate of damnation
Test your understanding of Christopher Marlowe's play Dr. Faustus, focusing on the character of Mephastophilis and Faustus' contrasting desires. Explore the themes of sin, redemption, and the consequences of seeking power and wealth. Reflect on the dialogue between Mephastophilis and Faustus, and their differing views on the nature of their souls.
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