Faustus 1.2

Question 1

What is the significance of Wagner’s behaviour in 1.2?

Answer 1

Overly verbose. attempts to outsmart the scholars despite them being more educated than him , presents him as ridiculous and pompous to mirror Faustus.

Question 2

For is not he// ______/_______?

Answer 2

‘For is not// he corpus naturale?’ (1.2) Wagners misuse of latin reflects Hamlet’s misquoting of the bible, mocks Faustus’ foolish behaviour