First characteristic of renaissance that is found in Doctor Faustus is thirst of gaining knowledge. Faustus was presented as a scholar. ... Doctor Faustus as the true expression of renaissance spirit, started dreaming of gaining super human powers and performing miraculous deeds with the help of spirits. ... Faustus was a lascivious person. ... Conclusion: Marlowe's play "Tragedy of Doctor Faustus" possessed all the characteristics of renaissance plays. ...

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The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus tells a tale of a discontented scholar with an unappeasable craving for knowledge. ... Although extremely intelligent and educated, Faustus is blinded by his own greed. ... "But Faustus' offense can ne'er be pardoned; The serpent that tempted Eve may be saved but not Faustus" (5,2,60-64). Faustus is certainly in a very depressive and illogical state. ... As the play draws to the conclusion hope fades for Faustus and it becomes painfully clear that Faustus will not escape his fate. ...

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Gray and Faustus" Self-Destruction In the novels Doctor Faustus and Picture of Dorian Gray the authors develop the main characters into showing their downfall in life caused by their self-centered corruption. ... In the novels, Portrait of Dorian Gray and Doctor Faustus, the authors, Oscar Wilde and Christopher Marlowe, related the values during their times through their characters by showing that through their curiosity in life they were driven to their downfall by becoming self-absorbed and corrupted characters. ... Doctor Faustus is also a seemingly innocent man in the beginning of...

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