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. ... "(1 However, both Dorian and Marlowe's Faustus lack true beauty. ... Faustus: Think'st thou that Faustus is so fond to imagine That after this life there is any pain? ... "Logically, Faustus's thoughts construct a syllogism. ... Faustus also becomes corrupted throughout the novel, by the devil and his own faults. ...
Similar to the case of Faustus, a great scientist from the book Dr Faustus by Christopher Marlowe his lack of contempt with his knowledge becomes his downfall. ... Lex shows a different side to his attitude when he saves Dr. ... Faustus: for being deprived of joys of heaven?...... At the end, Faustus dies and went to hell with the devil. In conclusion, both Lex and Faustus are noble, hardworking, intelligent men. ...