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dark
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Doctor Faustus is a hilarious play set in the 16th century exploring the arrogance of Doctor Faustus, a man who believes he knows everything and can fool God and Lucifer. As can be imagined, that does not turn out well......
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Full review: The Young Eye: Dr. Faustus
"A sound magician is a mighty god:
Here, Faustus, try thy brains to gain a deity."
This idea of "selling one's soul" is the driving factor of the play. It opens with Faustus, an aging doctor, debating whether or not to delve into magic. He conflicts over whether he ought to maintain the Biblical path of purity and stay away from magic, or turn to witchcraft, but after influences from both the Evil Angel, Valdes, and Cornelius, he chooses to attempt to conjure a demon.
Overall, this was not an action-packed play, or even eventful. It was somewhat anticlimactic and very short. However, it is not supposed to be famed for the plot or even for great writing. Dr. Faustus was intended to provoke moral dilemmas and challenge the beliefs of its time. It was not supposed to be a fine work of literature, but a fine work of theology. It does so excellently.
"A sound magician is a mighty god:
Here, Faustus, try thy brains to gain a deity."
This idea of "selling one's soul" is the driving factor of the play. It opens with Faustus, an aging doctor, debating whether or not to delve into magic. He conflicts over whether he ought to maintain the Biblical path of purity and stay away from magic, or turn to witchcraft, but after influences from both the Evil Angel, Valdes, and Cornelius, he chooses to attempt to conjure a demon.
Spoiler
In his garden that night, Faustus conjures the demon Mephistophilis. Faustus offers to sell his soul to Lucifer in exchange for twenty-four year's service from Mephistophilis and then signs a contract with blood to officialize this deal. The play continues with Faustus and Mephistophilis causing minor mayhem. They disrupt the Pope in the Cathedral, cheat a man out of some money, and summon spirits in the shape of famous historical characters. When the clock strikes midnight at the end of the twenty-fourth year, Faustus is dragged to hell by a group of demons, and the play ends with a short warning from the chorus.Overall, this was not an action-packed play, or even eventful. It was somewhat anticlimactic and very short. However, it is not supposed to be famed for the plot or even for great writing. Dr. Faustus was intended to provoke moral dilemmas and challenge the beliefs of its time. It was not supposed to be a fine work of literature, but a fine work of theology. It does so excellently.
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes