Essay outlines how the earlier and later texts of Marlowe's "Dr. Faustus" differ from each other scene by scene.
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Summarizes the plot of the Elizabethan play event by event, illustrating Fautus's downfall from his first dealings with black magic to his death.
Overviews the plot and thematic concerns of Marlowe's most famous play. Find out about its roots in morality plays and its use of comic relief.
View or download a series of activities, essays, play summaries, and ideas for student projects from this teacher resource devoted to "Faustus."
Profile of the playwright accompanies this short essay describing Faustus's yen for forbidden knowledge and the disaster that results.
Collection of essays about Marlowe's play and the legend it grew from examine what they say about Elizabethan society and superstition.
Outlines the events of each scene of Marlowe's masterpiece, including Faustus's deal with Lucifer, the good and bad angels' visit, and his death.
Explores underlying themes of life's meaning and mortality in "Faustus" and describes how such themes can be used to introduce the play to teens.