The nature of Faustus is not that complicated of a situation to figure out. Faustus in the simplest denominator is an arrogant and smug little man. Though you do feel somewhat tied to his nature because I believe in all of us is a little pettiness just waiting to get out. If we as humans were not petty, the world would be a much better place. If everyone was involved in cleaning up the world's problems instead of how they are going to get the stain out of their two thousand dollar silk suit. Faustus takes his greed and selfishness to the next level though when he sells his soul to the devil for infinite wisdom. The method that he used to gain the wisdom shows that he does not respect God, or at least feels that he is more important. .
He feels that gaining all that there is to know about the universe would give him what he really wants. Infinite power and wealth is what seduces Faustus into making the bonehead decision to sell his soul. He feels that building up the world's greatest amount of money and gaining access to the world will help him in his quest. He takes the easy way out for gaining these things. It shows that Faustus has no respect for theology because instead of working hard and achieving the wealth and power he so much homes to achieve, he takes the easy road to the Devil. .
Much like theology in the real work, you are faced with two paths. Path one is broad and there are no troubles but the end result is not desirable. Path two is filled with obstacles and dark times, but the end is filled with joy and love.
Throughout though, Faustus seems as if he wants to take back his decision. An easy path to take when you see that your choice is not reaping what you thought it would. It is a classic grass is greener scenario where you want something until you have it, and then you want to offload it. The only problem for Faustus is that his soul seems to be non-refundable.
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Christopher Marlow's "Dr. Faustus- tells of Faustus's rise and fall through Lucifer. The play opens with a monologue from the main character, telling the audience why he feels what he studied through his life is insignificant. Faustus is a nave character, whom craves power and wealth, and sacrifice...
The final scenes of Dr Faustus are incredibly dramatic. ... Faustus realises that his time is nearly up. ... Faustus yells, "Rend not my heart for naming of my Christ," "Yet I will call on him.." the pause indicates Faustus" instability of mind. ... It is pride which stops Faustus from repenting. ... Greed and ambition are revealed as Faustus" demise. ...
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In many ways, Macbeth and Dr. Faustus follow the same progression as their character's poor choices cause them to spiral downward. The universal truth of the "Faust Theme" is evident in Macbeth. It can be seen through his decisions throughout the play. These decisions are what cause his progression ...
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Although extremely intelligent and educated, Faustus is blinded by his own greed. ... In short, Lucifer states that he and his servants are coming for Faustus' soul. ... "But Faustus' offense can ne'er be pardoned; The serpent that tempted Eve may be saved but not Faustus" (5,2,60-64). Faustus is certainly in a very depressive and illogical state. ... As the play draws to the conclusion hope fades for Faustus and it becomes painfully clear that Faustus will not escape his fate. ...
Faustus died a death that few could bear to imagine, much less experience. ... Satan agrees to this, telling Faustus to sign the bargain in blood. ... Faustus still doesn't listen. ... "The lust for power that led to the excess of the Renaissance "the slaughter of Montezuma and countless American Indians, the launching of the Armada, the very creation of the English Church out of Henry's spleen "is epitomized in Dr. Faustus- (Shipley 404). ...
