Plot Basics
What subject does Faustus turn to for power?
Magic or necromancy
Who is the main character of the play?
Doctor Faustus
What does blood symbolize in the play?
The binding nature of sin or the commitment
Faustus gains great power, but mostly uses it for what?
Entertainment or tricks
What is Mephistopheles?
A demon
How many years of service does Faustus receive?
24 years
Who serves Faustus after he signs the contract?
Mephistopheles
What does Helen of Troy represent?
Illusion and Temptation
Why is it ironic that Mephistopheles warns Faustus about Hell?
A demon warns him and he still ignores it
What does Faustus summon at the beginning of the play?
A spirit
What does Faustus give up in exchange for power?
His soul
Which character represents faith and ultimately urges Faustus to repent near the end?
The Old Man
What do the seven deadly sins mainly do to Faustus?
They distract him from repentance
Why is it ironic about Faustus's pursuit of knowledge?
It makes him ignorant to salvation
Who is the ruler of Hell that Faustus ultimately serves?
Lucifer
What happens when Faustus signs the contract in blood?
His blood congeals
Evil Angel?
Who represents temptation and pride in Faustus mind?
What represents the conflict between good and evil?
The good and evil angels.
What type of Irony is it when Faustus realizes it's too late to be saved?
Tragic Irony
The appearance of the seven deadly sins serves what supernatural purpose in relation to Faustus's spiritual state?
Reinforces temptation set on Faustus
As midnight approaches, what does Faustus beg to stop as midnight approaches in the final scene?
He wants time to stop
Who is the Chorus?
Narrates the play and warns the audience abut Faustus fate.
What does time symbolize as the play nears the end?
Inevitable judgment/ death
Why did Faustus believe that repentance was impossible ironic?
Salvation was always available to him, and the old man begged him to repent.
When Faustus tries to sign the pact and his blood congeals , what does this symbolize?
This is the divine warning that what he is doing will have major consequences