In this activity you will answer questions related to the play the tragical history of doctor faustus by christopher marlowe. part a write a brief description of each character in the table. faustus mephastophilis valdes and cornelius three scholars lucifer wagner clown good angel evil angel the pope horse-courser old man

FaustusFaustus is the protagonist of the play. He is a brilliant scholar who makes a deal with Lucifer to exchange his soul for magical power. He later regrets his decision, but it’s too late and his soul is carried away to hell.

MephastophilisMephastophilis is a demon that Faustus calls upon to help him with magic. He turns into Faustus's servant in his pact with the devil.

Valdes and CorneliusValdes and Cornelius are friends of Faustus who teach him the art of black magic.

three scholarsThe three scholars are friends of Faustus who are concerned about his welfare.

LuciferLucifer (the devil) is Mephastophilis’s master. He makes a deal with Faustus.

WagnerWagner is Faustus’s servant. He learns how to work magic from his master’s books.

clownThe clown becomes Wagner's servant. He provides comic relief in the story.

good angelThe good angel is a spirit that tries to get Faustus to repent.

evil angelThe evil angel is a spirit that tempts Faustus to rebel against God and make a pact with the devil.

the popeThe pope is the head of the Roman Catholic Church and symbolizes the religious beliefs that Faustus has abandoned.

horse-courserThe horse-courser is a horse trader who purchases a horse from Faustus.

old manThe old man is a mysterious figure who takes the place of the good and evil angels in the last scene of the play.

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