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What is the main theme of the Renaissance era that is reflected in Christopher Marlowe's play Doctor Faustus?
What is the main theme of the Renaissance era that is reflected in Christopher Marlowe's play Doctor Faustus?
The emphasis on the individual
What is the traditional role of the chorus in classical Greek drama?
What is the traditional role of the chorus in classical Greek drama?
To describe and comment on the play's unfolding plot with singing, dancing, and choral odes
What is the significance of the university setting in Doctor Faustus?
What is the significance of the university setting in Doctor Faustus?
Wittenberg, a university, is where Faustus studies
What is the main conflict presented in Doctor Faustus?
What is the main conflict presented in Doctor Faustus?
What is the significance of the chorus in Doctor Faustus?
What is the significance of the chorus in Doctor Faustus?
What is the main outcome of the protagonist's defiance of the gods in Doctor Faustus?
What is the main outcome of the protagonist's defiance of the gods in Doctor Faustus?
How did the role of the chorus change over time in Greek drama?
How did the role of the chorus change over time in Greek drama?
What type of figures did medieval literature typically celebrate?
What type of figures did medieval literature typically celebrate?
What authority did the Church of England recognize as its leading authority?
What authority did the Church of England recognize as its leading authority?
What is implied by the Evil Angel's statement about Faustus' chances of repentance?
What is implied by the Evil Angel's statement about Faustus' chances of repentance?
What does the epilogue's statement 'Cut is the branch that might have grown full straight' suggest about Faustus' choices?
What does the epilogue's statement 'Cut is the branch that might have grown full straight' suggest about Faustus' choices?
Why was religion eventually banned from the Elizabethan stage?
Why was religion eventually banned from the Elizabethan stage?
What is the significance of Mephastophilis' name in the context of the play?
What is the significance of Mephastophilis' name in the context of the play?
How did the Elizabethans view the relationship between religion and magic?
How did the Elizabethans view the relationship between religion and magic?
Who was influenced by Marlowe's depiction of Faustus?
Who was influenced by Marlowe's depiction of Faustus?
What is the central theme of the play in relation to Faustus' character?
What is the central theme of the play in relation to Faustus' character?
What does Faustus do with Jehovah's name while conjuring?
What does Faustus do with Jehovah's name while conjuring?
Who do the two nosey scholars fear Faustus may be practicing magic with?
Who do the two nosey scholars fear Faustus may be practicing magic with?
What do the two scholars decide to do after visiting Faustus's residence?
What do the two scholars decide to do after visiting Faustus's residence?
What language does Faustus use while chanting during his conjuring?
What language does Faustus use while chanting during his conjuring?
What does Faustus command Mephastophilis to do when he appears?
What does Faustus command Mephastophilis to do when he appears?
What is the 'damned art' that the scholars are worried about?
What is the 'damned art' that the scholars are worried about?
What is the significance of Faustus's respected status at the university?
What is the significance of Faustus's respected status at the university?
What does Wagner do when the two scholars come looking for Faustus?
What does Wagner do when the two scholars come looking for Faustus?
What does Wagner threaten to do to the clown's lice if he refuses to serve him?
What does Wagner threaten to do to the clown's lice if he refuses to serve him?
Why does Faustus wait in his study for Mephastophilis's return?
Why does Faustus wait in his study for Mephastophilis's return?
What does Wagner call up to chase the terrified clown?
What does Wagner call up to chase the terrified clown?
What does the Good Angel assert is still possible for Faustus to do?
What does the Good Angel assert is still possible for Faustus to do?
What does the Evil Angel argue is an illusion?
What does the Evil Angel argue is an illusion?
Why does the clown ultimately agree to serve Wagner?
Why does the clown ultimately agree to serve Wagner?
What pattern becomes apparent in the play as it progresses?
What pattern becomes apparent in the play as it progresses?
What does the Evil Angel urge Faustus to keep in mind?
What does the Evil Angel urge Faustus to keep in mind?
What is the role of Robin in the play according to the A-Text and B-Text?
What is the role of Robin in the play according to the A-Text and B-Text?
What is the consequence of Faustus repenting, according to the Evil Angel?
What is the consequence of Faustus repenting, according to the Evil Angel?
What is the instruction given by Lucifer to Faustus?
What is the instruction given by Lucifer to Faustus?
Why does Lucifer give this instruction to Faustus?
Why does Lucifer give this instruction to Faustus?
What is the significance of the scene where the Evil and Good Angels appear to Faustus?
What is the significance of the scene where the Evil and Good Angels appear to Faustus?
Where is the scene with the Evil and Good Angels placed in different versions of the play?
Where is the scene with the Evil and Good Angels placed in different versions of the play?
Who appears in response to Faustus's cry for Christ to save his soul?
Who appears in response to Faustus's cry for Christ to save his soul?
What is the implication of Faustus's vow to obey Lucifer?
What is the implication of Faustus's vow to obey Lucifer?
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