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Doctor Faustus
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Essay Topics
Faustus is a famous and successful scholar, but he remains dissatisfied. What else does he want, and how does he believe he can acquire it?
Valdes and Cornelius teach magic to Faustus because he promises to join them in using that knowledge to gain material wealth and glory. What does Faustus do instead, and what does this suggest about his integrity?
Describe the bargain between Faustus and the devil. Who gets the better of this trade, and why?
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