Doctor Faustus - Act 2, Scene 2

Question 1

“[Enter ROBIN the outlet with a book in his hand]”

Answer 1

• Ironic : cannot read due to lack of education, emphasises overreaching
• Comedic : acts as comic relief

Question 2

“Here I ha’ stol’n one of Doctor Faustus’ conjuring books”

Answer 2

• Used to undermine Faustus : presents him as foolish
• Readily accessible to anyone - undermines Faustus’ promised power, inferior
• Stock character of clown emphasises morality play, foil to Faustus

Question 3

“Make all the maidens in our parish dance at my pleasure stark naked”

Answer 3

• Symbolises base desires : commodification
• Robin Parallels Faustus’ desires
• Undermines Faustus as he is related to the clown character