Explain: What is Faustus' flaw? What will be his downfall? Why?
(write 3+ sentences, be specific)
(Challenge: What is the author warning the audience of if this is Faustus' flaw?)
Who is the author of this play?
Burton Rafael
William Shakespeare
(Unknown)
Christopher Marlowe
Which of the following is FALSE about the author?
he was arrested for heresy and for being a suspected atheist
he was a contemporary of Shakespeare and often collaborated with him
he was a suspected spy for Queen Elizabeth
he was burned at the stake for crimes against the state and heresy
his death was "suspicious" and at the hand of confirmed spy, Ingram Frizer
Which of the following is the correct title of this play?
Faust
Doctor Faustus
The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
The Absolutely True Story of One Doctor Faustus
This play is considered which genre(s)?
Elizabethan Drama
Tragedy
Mystery Play
Miracle Play
Medieval Romance
Morality Play
By using a discourse on Good and Evil by name, this play utilizes ______ to develop deeper meaning.
adaptation
alliteration
irony
allegory
Which of the following was NOT an inspiration for this play?
Alchemy and Natural Philosophy
Milton's Paradise Lost
Theology and Apologetics
Dante's Inferno
Faustus is based on true stories and local legends at that time.
True
False
A person named "Faustus" actually existed.
True
False
Doctor Faustus claims his has mastered all of the following disciplines EXCEPT:
Logic / Philosophy
Medicine / Anatomy
Theology / Divinity
History / Literature
In the opening scenes, Faustus compares his passion for knowledge to what metaphorically?
faith (dedication to God, believe in God)
passion (love, affection, romance, desire, lust)
a trap (a pitfall, a stumbling block)
virtue (curiosity and intellectual strength)
hunger (ravenous, devouring, gluttony)
Which of the following is the name of our main antagonist?
Seyton
Mephistopheles
Merlin
Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore
The opening scene with the Chorus suggests that this play is a _____ of Faustus
judgement
defense
praise
mockery
What does the word omniscient mean?
All Powerful
All Knowing
All Good (Good willed)
Immortal
Throughout Scene 1, Faustus speaks in multiple languages, quoting from several major works of history, science, philosophy, literature, and scripture.
This literary device is called...
allusion
syllogism
evidence
parody
"Til swollen with cunning, of a self conceit,
His waxen wings did mount above his reach,
And, melting, heavens conspired his overthrow;
For falling to a devilish exercise..."
In this passage, the author makes reference to...
the myth of Icarus
the myth of Apollo and Daphne
the descent of Virgil in Inferno
the biblical account of Satan's fall from heaven
"Settle thy studies, Faustus, and begin
To sound the depth of that thou wilt profess;
Having commenced, be a divine in show,
Yet level at the end of every art,
And live and die in Aristotle's works."
Which of the following best summarizes this passage?
Faustus will recall (for the audience) the depth of his studies and show how although he seems divine, he is instead a faithful alchemist
Faustus must settle down and remember all he has learned because he must remain divine and not fall prey to the trap of alchemy
Faustus is sitting down to study more things, to great depths, so that he can seem divinely wise and fully dedicate his life to studying Aristotle
Faustus is remembering how he has given the best of his health and wealth to become as wise as aristotle, the most divine in show.
"Settle thy studies, Faustus, and begin
To sound the depth of that thou wilt profess;
Having commenced, be a divine in show,
Yet level at the end of every art,
And live and die in Aristotle's works."
The last line of this passage includes which TWO literary devices?
foreshadowing
hamartia
juxtaposition
symbolism
a "hellmouth" trope
allusion (to Aristotle's works on Natural Philosophy/Alchemy)
situational irony
This passage is part of Faustus' opening _________, in which he shares with the audience much about his character and inner thoughts things that no one else on or off stage can hear.
dialogue
monologue
incantation
diatribe
soliloquy
In a tragedy, the ________ has a ____________.
hero ...... epic quest
tragic hero ..... fatal flaw
protagonist ........ antagonist
angel ..... demon
Look back to the previous question. The word you filled in the second blank above is also called a....
hellmouth
bildungsroman
hamartia
confession
What is the role of the "Good Angel" and "Evil Angel" in this play?
to mock the sincerity of Faustus' actions
to symbolize the battle between good and evil
to literally pull Faustus in two directions and divide his character
to illustrate the morally gray area that Faustus is moving between