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 fo...

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... rooster was immensely prideful when the fox was flattering him helping his ego grow which almost cost him his life. Pride is the main fault in The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus. Faustus sold his soul to the devil so that he would be able to gain power. He cared less about the consequences until it concerned his well being ... . Faustus" whole goal was for people to see him as a superior authority granting him his wishes. He was extremely prideful and the Devil knew of that and took advantage by making a deal with Faustus agreeing he could have all the power he wanted for a time, but on...

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... the seven deadly sins in this story, and so Pride was there and was the queen of the deadly sins. Pride is the main fault in The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus. Faustus sold his soul to the devil so that he would be able to gain power. He didn't care about the consequences at all until it came to his own harm ... . But Faustus" whole goal was trying to raise himself up above everyone, and to get whatever he wanted. He was extremely prideful. And the Devil knew that which is why he made ... he could have all the power he wanted for a time, but once that time was up, he would be a slave ...

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