Pope tells us that with the aid of certain devices he will explore this theme, and it is at this point that we become acquainted with the "machinery" of the poem. ... The inclusion of the sylphs allows Pope to critique the situation whilst the supernatural quality still keeps the story in the realms of fantasy. ... It will always be based around a central heroic figure, contain grandiose speeches and have as its background a hugely important event, take Homer's "Iliad" set against the remarkable backdrop of the Trojan War, for example. Here we begin to realise how Pope's text is, in...

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This line of the play that tells about the dragons, which are creatures of massive power that come from Teutonic mythology, spells doom for those who come into contact with Faustus, thus indicating him as an ultimate villain in the play. ... The readers get aware of Richard's intentions early in the play, and they can witness how cunningly and secretly he executes his plans until the end of the play. ... His dream was coming true (Shakespeare & Crowther 280). ... His rebellion against God is a result of his pride and his aspiration to continue the war of revenge, envy, and love of Evi...

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