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 Shailja-(Dr Faustas)

Doctor fosters is the central character and the protagonist of

Christopher marlowe's play. His character undergoes significant
development throughout the play reflec ng the themes of ambi on
knowledge morality and the consequences of making the pact with
the devil. At the beginning of the play doctor faustus is portrayed as a
highly intelligent scholar however he becomes dissa sfied with the
limita on of tradi onal knowledge in fields such as logic, medicine
,law and religion.
Faustus's ambi on is the driving force behind his decision to turn to
magic. Faustus desires knowledge that exceeds human limits. This
intellectual curiosity leads him to explore the dark arts and make a
pact with the devil believing that the magic will provide him with the
power and answers he craves for. Throughout the play faustus also
experiences moral conflicts and moments of doubt. He realises the
gravity of his pact and ques ons the consequences of his ac ons.
Doctor faustus also serves as a cau onary figure in the play
highligh ng the risk of unchecked ambi on, the consequences of
moral compromise and the flee ng nature of worldly pleasures.

 Tanish ( mephastophilis and Lucifer)

Mephistopheles is a complex character who serves doctor faustus as
a representa ve of the devil or we can say Lucifer,ac vely temp ng
and guiding faustus throughout the drama Mephistopheles is
depicted as Sinister and malcious he o en take different forms but
generally characterized by dark and Devilish traits.
His personality was cunning and manipula ve devoid of human
empathy.
Mephistopheles symbolises the corrup ng influence of tempta on,
represen ng moral and spiritual dilemmas faced by doctor faustus he
is portrayed as meless and enigma c. embodying the con nuous
struggle between good and evil.
Mephistopheles has dual nature illustra ng his role in the eternal
struggle between human desires for knowledge and the
consequences of making deals with dark powers

His character is portrayed as a malevolent force and a complex figure

encapsula ng the depth of tempta on in the quest for enlightment
and the underlying moral hazard it carries

The character of Lucifer is portrayed as a powerful and cunning figure

He was the prince of devils his Intelligence and desires led him to
becoming the ruler of hell, as the ruler of hell he wields significant
power, commanding legions of Demons. his personality is fear some
and alluring

HIs character was very manipula ve, his ability of manipula on

reflects his cunning nature.He uses intellect and strategy to maintain
control over doctor faustus, ensuring that he remains and aware of
the true cost of his deal.
Lucifer represents the danger of hubris and the pursuit of knowledge

Mephistophilis told doctor faustus that Lucifer was once an Angel

and was loved by God but Lucifer fell from heaven due to his pride
and insolence.
  Aarohi ( good angel and evil angel)

In "Doctor Faustus," the Good Angel and Evil Angel represent the
internal conflict within Faustus.

The Good Angel symbolizes morality and the possibility of

redemp on. It urges Faustus to repent and turn back to God,
reminding him of the consequences of his choices. This angel
represents Faustus's be er nature and the hope for salva on.

On the other hand, the Evil Angel embodies tempta on and the
darker side of human ambi on. It encourages Faustus to pursue
power and knowledge, leading him further into his pact with Lucifer.
This angel represents the seduc ve nature of sin and the allure of
forbidden desires.

Together, they illustrate Faustus's struggle between good and evil,

influencing his choices and ul mately shaping his tragic fate.

 Shubhrika ( Charles V and Alexander the great)

Charles V

He was a German emperor.

He is a powerful ruler who is curious about Faustus’s magic. When
Faustus comes to his court, Charles asks him to summon famous
historical figures like Alexander the Great. He is impressed by
Faustus’s abili es.
Importance: Charles V represents the kind of power and respect
Faustus wants. His admira on shows that Faustus’s magic can even
impress the most powerful people in the world.

Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great is one of the greatest warriors in history. Faustus
brings his spirit to life to show off his magical powers at the request
of Charles V. Alexander’s appearance is brief, but it shows how far
Faustus can go with his magic.

 Vibhu (the knight and horse courser)

The Knight:
- The Knight, also called Benvolio, appears during Faustus's
summoning of spirits at the court of the German Emperor. He is
skep cal of Faustus’s powers and mocks him openly.
- In response, Faustus humiliates the Knight by pu ng a pair of horns
on his head, a symbol of being foolish or cuckolded.
- The Knight is proud and arrogant, but ul mately, he is powerless
against Faustus’s magic. His character shows the foolishness of
doub ng Faustus's supernatural powers.

The Horse-Courser:
- The Horse-Courser (a horse trader) is a simple, greedy man who
tries to make a quick profit by buying a horse from Faustus.
- However, the horse turns out to be enchanted. When the Horse-
Courser rides it into a river, the horse disappears, and he is le to feel
tricked.
- Later, the Horse-Courser returns to confront Faustus, but Faustus
plays more tricks on him, humilia ng him further. This scene adds
humor to the play, showing how easily gullible and greedy people can
be deceived.

Both characters are used by Marlowe to inject humor and to show

how different types of people react to Faustus's magical abili es.

 Rohan (duke and duchess of vanholt)

The Duke of Vanholt

The Duke is a nobleman who is curious about Faustus’ magical

powers. When Faustus visits his court, the Duke is excited to see
what Faustus can do, showing how even powerful people are drawn
to magic .

The Duchess of Vanholt

The Duchess is portrayed as innocent and simple in her desires.

When she asks Faustus to get grapes for her, even though they are
out of season, it shows her delight in small, simple pleasures. This
request highlights her innocence, as she isn’t asking for wealth or
power—just something small that makes her happy.
  Shubhrika ( the scholars and the chorus)

The Scholars

They are Faustus’s friends from the university.

The Scholars are worried about Faustus’s interest in magic and try to
warn him. Even though they care about him, they don’t have much
power to stop him from making bad choices.
Importance: They represent tradi onal learning and good sense, but
they show how regular knowledge can’t stop Faustus from seeking
forbidden power.

The Chorus
The chorus is a narrator that talks directly to the audience.
The Chorus explains what is happening in the play and warns the
audience about the dangers of Faustus’s choices. They help the
audience understand the play's lessons and prepare us for Faustus’s
tragic end.
The Chorus guides the audience through the story, reminding us of
the moral consequences of Faustus’s ac ons and his eventual
downfall.
  Aarohi ( heleon of Troy and old man)

Helen of Troy
Helen of Troy is a central figure in Greek mythology, known for her
extraordinary beauty. She is o en described as the daughter of Zeus
and Leda. Her abduc on by Paris, a Trojan prince, sparked the Trojan
War, making her a symbol of desire and conflict.
Helen's character is complex; she can be seen as both a vic m of fate
and an ac ve par cipant in her story. In various texts, she expresses
regret for the war and its consequences, showing her awareness of
the suffering caused by her beauty. This duality makes her a tragic
figure, represen ng themes of love, betrayal, and the destruc ve
power of desire.

Old man
The Old Man in "Doctor Faustus" serves as a significant character
represen ng wisdom, morality, and the possibility of redemp on. He
appears later in the play when Faustus is deeply entrenched in his
pact with Lucifer.

The Old Man embodies a voice of reason and conscience. He urges

Faustus to repent and turn back to God, emphasizing the importance
of salva on and the dangers of his choices. His character highlights
the theme of redemp on, as he represents the hope that it’s never
too late to seek forgiveness.
Despite Faustus's rejec on of his advice, the Old Man's presence
serves to underscore Faustus's tragic downfall. He symbolizes the
struggle between good and evil within Faustus, contras ng with the
tempta ons of the Evil Angel and the demonic forces that surround
Faustus. Ul mately, the Old Man’s character reinforces the moral
lessons of the play, illustra ng the consequences of pride and the
importance of seeking redemp on.

Themes
 1)Rohan (ambi on and desire for power)

Ambi on and the Desire for Power-

Faustus's thirst for knowledge and power drives him to make a pact
with the devil, embodying the dangers of overreaching ambi on. He
desires more than what human limits allow, seeking control over life
and nature, which leads to his downfall.

 2)Fate vs free will - aarohi

In "Doctor Faustus," the theme of fate versus free will is central to
the narra ve. Faustus, a highly educated scholar, chooses to sell his
soul to Lucifer in exchange for 24 years of power and knowledge. This
decision highlights his exercise of free will; he ac vely chooses to
pursue forbidden knowledge and power rather than adhering to the
moral and religious boundaries of his me.

However, as the play progresses, the consequences of his choices

reveal a tension between fate and free will. Faustus is given
numerous opportuni es to repent and turn back to God, but he
repeatedly chooses to ignore these chances. This raises the ques on
of whether his downfall is a result of his own free will or if he is fated
to suffer due to his hubris and ambi on.

The presence of the Good Angel and the Evil Angel further
emphasizes this conflict. The Good Angel represents the voice of
reason and morality, urging Faustus to repent, while the Evil Angel
encourages him to con nue on his path of destruc on. Ul mately,
Faustus's tragic end suggests that while he has the power to make
choices, he is also trapped by the consequences of those choices,
leading to his eternal damna on.

In summary, "Doctor Faustus" explores the delicate balance between

fate and free will, illustra ng how personal choices can lead to
inevitable consequences, and ques oning whether individuals truly
have control over their des nies.

 3)Sin and redemp on - shailja

Faustus's pact with Lucifer represents a profound sin- valuing
worldly knowledge over spiritual salva on. His a empt at
repentance highlights the struggle for redemp on however his
inability to fully turn away from his pact demonstrates the tragedy
of his choices.
The theme of redemp on is further complicated by faustus's
con nual vacilla on between remorse and defiance. Despite
opportuni es to repent he o en succumbs to despair believing
that his sins are unforgivable.
 This tension reflects the broader human struggle with sin and
hope for redemp on, raising ques ons about the nature of
forgiveness and the permanence of one's choices.

 4)Good vs evil – Vibhu

Good vs. Evil*: The play centers around Faustus' inner conflict
between choosing the path of repentance and salva on (Good Angel)
or con nuing on the path of damna on (Evil Angel). This ba le
reflects the moral struggle between heaven and hell, as Faustus tries
to reconcile his pursuit of power with the possibility of redemp on

 5)The supernatural - tanish

The next theme is the supernatural.
The theme of the supernatural explores forces and en es beyond
the natural world, o en involving magic, spirits, gods, demons, or
otherworldly things. the theme of the supernatural is central to
the play's plot and its explora on of human ambi on, morality,
and damna on.

 Act 4 scene 1 ( shubhrika)

Faustus, now famous across Europe for his magical powers, is

summoned by Emperor Charles V , the ruler of Germany to
demonstrate his abili es.The emperor has heard about Faustus’
magical powers and asks him to perform a trick. He specifically
requests to see Alexander the Great, the famous ancient warrior and
king.
Faustus uses his magic to summon the spirits of Alexander and his
lover, impressing the emperor and the other cour ers.
Throughout this exchange between
Faustus and the emperor, a knight named Benvolio appears in the
emperor’s court and is openly skep cal of Faustus’ abili es. He
doesn’t believe in the magic and mocks Faustus, making snide
comments about him.
When Faustus hears the knight's insults, he decides to teach him a
lesson
In retalia on, Faustus uses his magic to grow a pair of horns on the
knight’s head, humilia ng him in front of the en re court. The knight
is shocked and embarrassed. He tries to leave, but he can’t hide the
horns. When the knight returns later, he begs Faustus to remove the
horns. Faustus eventually agrees and reverses the spell.

 Act 4 scene 1 - tanish

Later in the scene, a horse courser comes to doctor faustus looking to
purchase a horse from him, though faustus doesn't have a horse but
he can produce it by magic or his powers .

Faustus ini ally asked for $50 but later he agreed for $40, when the
horse courser was about to leave, faustus advised him to not to ride
the horse into water, then he leaves the place .

Now doctor Faustus started thinking about the expira on of his

contract with lucifer and fell asleep. Meanwhile the horse courser
ignores faustus's advice and tried to ride the horse through a pond,
as soon as the horse touches the water it disappears.

The horse courser reappears in the scene wet and angry, asking for a
refund.

He tried to wake up Faustus by making noise near his ear, then he

pulls his leg and the leg breaks off and Faustus wakes up, the horse
courser gets scared and tells Faustus to give him $40 dollars more
and runs off .
Then Faustus rea aches his leg and laughs at the horse courser.
Meanwhile wagner enters in the scene and tells Faustus that the
Duke of vanholt summoned him

 Themes in act 4 scene 1 – Shailja

1. Illusion V/S reality

Faustus's magical display for Charles V highlights the theme of
illusion. While he creates impressive spectacles they ul mately like
substance exposing the emp ness of his achievement and decep ve
nature of his powers.

2. Power and ambi on

Faustus's desire for recogni on and power is Central to his character.
In the emperor's court he six valida on and respect demonstra ng
the lengths to which he will go to assert his superiority. However the
horse courser scene reveals the absurdity of his ambi on as faustus
tricks leads to ridicule rather than admira on.

3. The supernatural and profane

The juxtaposi on of faustus's magical abili es with mundane
characters like horse courser highlights the tension between the
supernatural and everyday life. Fastest power became a sauce of
mockery sugges ng that tempering with divine leads to folly rather
than greatness

 Act 4 scene 2- aarohi

The duke and duchess of Vanholt have been enjoying Faustus
and Mephastophilis's company. Addressing the duchess, who
is pregnant, Faustus asks what he might provide in the way of
a delicacy to please her. She replies that she craves a dish of
ripe grapes—something impossible to get at this me, during
winter. Faustus says she shall have it and sends off
Mephastophilis. The devil returns moments later with the best
grapes the duchess has ever tasted. She asks how Faustus
obtained them, when grapes are available only in summer. The
doctor explains while it is winter here, it is summer in some far
countries of the world. He only must send a "swi spirit" to
fetch the grapes. With thanks, the duke and duchess promise
to reward Faustus well for this great kindness.

 Themes of act 4 scene 2 ( vibhu )

In Act 4, Scene 2 of Doctor Faustus, the main themes involve:

1. *Power and Decep on*: Faustus uses his magical powers to play
tricks on the Duke and Duchess. This reflects the theme of power, as
Faustus shows off his abili es by summoning grapes for the Duchess,
but it also involves decep on, since he uses his powers for trivial,
superficial purposes rather than anything meaningful.

2. *The Limits of Power*: Faustus’s use of his magic here highlights

how, despite all the power he’s gained, he is using it for pe y tricks
rather than grand achievements, showing the limits of what his deal
with the devil has brought him.

3. *Fu lity and Regret*: This scene adds to the growing sense that
Faustus has wasted his poten al. Instead of using his powers for
greatness, he performs cheap tricks, reinforcing the idea that his
pursuit of power was ul mately fu le.

The scene contrasts Faustus's earlier ambi ons with his current,
shallow use of magic.