Dr. Faustus: Mephastophilis and Faustus' Desires

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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 Signup and view all the answers

What is Mephastophilis's origin according to the text?

Hell Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mephastophilis warn Faustus to turn back from his chosen path?

Because of the torment of being separated from God Signup and view all the answers

How does Faustus talk to the clown?

With a superior attitude Signup and view all the answers

What does Wagner suggest the clown is hungry enough to do?

Sell his soul to the devil for some meat to eat Signup and view all the answers

What does Faustus offer to Mephastophilis in exchange for 24 years of service?

His soul Signup and view all the answers

What does the clown take offense to being called by Wagner?

Boy Signup and view all the answers

What kind of life does Faustus want to live during his 24 years of service?

A life of 'voluptuousness', filled with pleasure and luxury Signup and view all the answers

What is Mephastophilis's role in the traditional religious context?

A collector of souls, employed in corrupting goodness and luring souls into hell Signup and view all the answers

What does Mephastophilis exploit in Faustus to achieve his goals?

Faustus's streak of pettiness and love for sensual pleasure Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mephastophilis bid Faustus to stay in the pope's private chamber?

So they can have some fun Signup and view all the answers

What does Faustus ask Mephastophilis to do before the pope arrives?

Make him invisible Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

How does Faustus use his magical powers in this scene?

To play meanspirited pranks on the pope and his attendants Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why Faustus cannot be saved from his sins?

Intentional rejection of God's mercy and grace Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What does Mephastophilis call Faustus when he teeters on the verge of repentance?

A traitor to Lucifer Signup and view all the answers

What does Faustus use to reaffirm his vow to Lucifer?

His own blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Faustus's conjuring of grapes in winter?

It illustrates the trivial uses of his magical powers Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of the old man as he leaves Faustus?

A heavy heart Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept that the soul moves on to another body after the body dies, according to the text?

Reincarnation Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What does Faustus's promise to burn his books signify in the context of the play?

That he is abandoning magic Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What does Faustus ultimately ask for at the last moment, although it is too late?

Time to stop and repent Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Faustus's refusal to overtly admit his sins and ask for forgiveness?

It seals his fate of damnation Signup and view all the answers