Extra QS - faustus

Question 1

Be I a devil, yet God may pity me;/_________________

Answer 1

/Ay, God will pity me if I repent.

Question 2

Old Man - ‘as in this furnace God shall try my faith’

Answer 2

Allusion to the Book of Daniel - Angel saves individuls thrown into a furnace for not worshipping a false idol. GOD SAVES THOSE WHO REPENT.
Also contrast with Faustus’ fear, calmness and bravery in faith

Question 3

3 Quotes about devils and tearing

Answer 3

Wagner - ‘they shall tear thee in pieces’
Evil Angel - ‘devils shall tear thee in pieces’
Mephistopheles - ‘Revolt, or I’ll piecemeal tear thy flesh’

Question 4

Faustus’ response to the evil angel? mimicry as ‘think of honour and wealth.’

Answer 4

‘Of wealth?’
Between these the angels leave - internalised the message and stichomythia emphasises that.

Question 5

His faith is great.

Answer 5

I cannot touch his soul

Question 6

Faustus never shall repent

Answer 6

Faustus never shall repent