Symbolism in Fasutus Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Faustus is symbolic of what thinking?
A
Renaissance thinking
2
Q
The symbolism of gluttony is used to…
A
show Faustus’ transgressive knowledge
3
Q
The Good and Evil angels are symbolic of Faustus’…
A
conflict in repentance
4
Q
Mephistopheles is symbolic of transgression through…
A
the use of asides and the dagger
5
Q
What is the Old Man a symbol of?
A
The Old Man is a symbol of repentance compared to the lustful and destructive imagery of Helen of Troy
6
Q
What is gluttony symbolic for?
A
Faustus’ greed and overreaching
