Help to save distressed Faustus' soul- (2.2.87-90) .
But Faustus is always pulled away from repentance in the enticement of possible power.
Christopher Marlowe illustrates Dr. Faustus as a man who desires power and wealth.
"Faustus: Lines, circles, letters, characters -.
Ay, these are those that Faustus most desires.
O, what a world of profit and delight,.
Of power, of honor, and omnipotence.
Is promised to the studious artisan!.
All things that move between the quiet poles.
Shall be at my command: emperors and kings- (1.1.49-56).
The character surrenders his soul to Lucifer in trade for the power of magic. In many instances through the five acts, Faustus begins to doubt his new commitment to Lucifer, the devils and magic, but never repents because he is attracted to the power. This is illustrated in the beginning of Act Two, when the angels appear.
"Good Angel: Sweet Faustus, think of heaven and heavenly things.
Bad Angel: No Faustus, think of honor and wealth.
Faustus: Wealth!.
Why the signory of the Emden shall be mine!.
When Mephostohilis shall stand by me.
What power can hurt me? Faustus, thou art safe."" (2.1.21- 26).
When the devils realize Faustus is contemplating his decision, they attempt to entice him with ideas of power and wealth. For example, in Act Two, after Faustus signs a contract with Lucifer, he questions Mephostophilis of the assurance of magic.
"Lucifer: So shalt thou show thyself an obedient servant,.
And we will highly gratify thee for it.
Belzebub: Faustus, we are come from hell in person.
To show thee some pastime. Sit down and thou shalt.
Behold the Seven Deadly Sings appear to thee in.
Their own proper shapes and likeness."" (2.2.106-111).
They redeem his devotion with shows of what power he could possibly behold in the future.
In this play, Dr. Faustus frequently battles between his contract with Lucifer and whether he should repent to God. Marlowe has illustrated this internal conflict of man verses self through the Good and Bad Angels.
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