Faustus - Genre & Form Flashcards
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1
Q
What is a morality play?
A
A morality play is a play which aims to teach audiences with moral lessons (cautionary tales). Morality plays were typical in medieval society.
2
Q
What characters are stock characters in Faustus?
A
The good and evil angels, the tempter (mephistopheles), the redeemer (old man) and clown (robin).
