The play by Marlowe was somewhat of a confusing read. It told us of a story of a very intelligent man who wanted more knowledge and was willing to sell his soul to the devil to get what he wanted. The play was difficult to follow at times. It started with Faustus as an old man then he was young again and the journey back and forth. He also seemed to struggle with his decision even after he signed his contract in blood with the devil. He asked for penance from God on several occasions and struggled with his decision to go to the dark side.
Faustus made the deal with Mephistophilis to allow him all his desires for a period of 24 years. Why 24 years? He bought his service for his soul and to serve the devil. It was interesting when he signed the contract that his blood congealed. Was this a way of him re thinking his decision? It eventually flowed so he could continue to sign his contract in blood. I thought the play had many religious aspect in it. Everyone whom encountered Faustus asked to him to repent to God and he would be forgiven. The Good angel and the evil angel that was the voice that continued to encourage Faustus to follow God or Lucifer they came in at different parts of the play pleading their case.
I thought the only comical version of the play was when Faustus was invisible and was playing tricks on the pope and made them believe it was a ghost. Faustus had an infatuation with Helen and had his wish from Mephistophilis to be with her. I think the play showed a early version of someone dappling with the occult and making a decision to sell his soul but was not 100 percent sure he made the right decision at the end. I did watch the video as well and that helps me understand the play. The video was the most interesting by far. What does everyone else think?
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Kelli we seem to agree on most everything in this play. Concerning the scene with the Pope it only reinforces my thoughts that Marlowe was not a religious man and felt comfortable poking fun and making the Pope look impotent to the devil.
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Very insightful posting Kelli, an intelligent man with so much going for him, but that did not stop him from seeking an unattainable power. He got it for the price of his soul and paid the ultimata price. A lesson in reality for all us in this day and age when people will do anything for fame and money.
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