Dr. Faustus
Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus is a psychological study of inner struggle. One of the most prominent themes in Doctor Faustus is the conflict between good and evil within the human soul. Marlowe's play set the precedent for religious works concerned with morals and suffering. The play is centered on the title character, Doctor Faustus who is painted by Marlowe as an ambivalent character who is easily led down a path of agnostic tendencies.Doctor Faustus is a divided figured. His capricious character causes heightened duality and inconsistent conduct. He is constantly wavering between good and evil, right and wrong, repentance and eternal damnation. Faustus' faith in God is reawakened when confronted by the sporadic suggestions of returning to the faith and renouncing the devil, in order to save his soul. His miserable aspiration for salvation: "My heart is hardened I cannot repent" (II, ii, 18) is quickly devalued by his whimsical proclamation: "I am resolved I shall not repent!" (II, ii, 30) We are left wondering which declaration is sin
------------------------------------------------------------------------ The aforementioned inconsistent behavior displayed by Doctor Faustus coincides with his tendency to be a follower and the turning of his back on his religion. Doctor Faustus' quest is initiated by the expectations set by society to become the ideal Renaissance man, great, curious and knowledgeable. In attempts to satiate his appetite he is led to the power of the dark-side, through black magic and evil deeds against innocent and often devout men. Although prayer and repentance are the paths to heaven, sin and mortal temptations are very hard temptations to pass over, especially when there is an extremely influential presence. Continuously we see Doctor Faustus being easily influenced. Although he has moments of contrition, giving into the good angel and the old man, he quickly shoves aside thoughts of God and turns to evil as soon as Mephostophilis makes an appearance. Doctor Faustus is a disciple of Mephostopilis, easily led by his dominion. When he realizes that Meph! I
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