Faustus 1.1 Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
‘Be thou on Earth as ____ is in the sky’
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‘Be thou on Earth as jove is in the sky’ (1.1) evil angel - Mythical imagery shows Faustus can be tempted by the idea of becoming Godlike, but this will ultimately be illusionary power.
2
Q
‘I’ll have them’ repeated 3 times
A
1.1: emphatic of Faustus’ desire for omnipotent control over the angels as a result of his overreaching tendencies
3
Q
‘How I am glutted with conceit of this’
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1.1, Faustus - motif of gluttony - Faustus is consumed by his greed for power
