Based on the story of "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus", Faustus signed a contract with Mephistophilis, even though few signs appeared before him that he should not agree with the contract. He chose to be on the side of the devil and did a lot of bad things, without thinking what will be of him after the contract. All what he did make him guilty, and gave him the thought that after all what he did, it is too late for him to be forgiven.
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Character Description
Faustus Faustus is the protagonist of the play. He is a brilliant scholar who makes a deal with Lucifer to exchange his soul for magical power. He later regrets his decision, but it’s too late and his soul is carried away to hell.
Mephastophilis Mephastophilis is a demon that Faustus calls upon to help him with magic. He turns into Faustus's servant in his pact with the devil.
Valdes and Cornelius Valdes and Cornelius are friends of Faustus who teach him the art of black magic.
three scholars The three scholars are friends of Faustus who are concerned about his welfare.
Lucifer Lucifer (the devil) is Mephastophilis’s master. He makes a deal with Faustus.
Wagner Wagner is Faustus’s servant. He learns how to work magic from his master’s books.
clown The clown becomes Wagner's servant. He provides comic relief in the story.
good angel The good angel is a spirit that tries to get Faustus to repent.
evil angel The evil angel is a spirit that tempts Faustus to rebel against God and make a pact with the devil.
the pope The pope is the head of the Roman Catholic Church and symbolizes the religious beliefs that Faustus has abandoned.
horse-courser The horse-courser is a horse trader who purchases a horse from Faustus.
old man The old man is a mysterious figure who takes the place of the good and evil angels in the last scene of the play.
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