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Unit 13: Doctor Faustus: Characterization and Faustus Character

Duke of Vanholt Notes

A nobleman. Faustus performs illusions at his court.
Duchess of Vanholt

A noblewoman. Faustus fetches her grapes in January.
Spirits in the shapes of Alexander the Great, Darius, Paramour, and Helen
Faustus’ illusions.

An Old Man

A holy old man, he tries to save Faustus by getting him to repent, and for his good deed, Faustus
initially thanks him. But later, Faustus sends devils to harm the Old Man.

Self Assessment

Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Which of the following statements about Mephostophilis is incorrect?
(a) He is the first in the recognized hierarchy of demons
(b) He was created for the Faustus legend
(c) He serves Faustus for 24 years
(d) He is a devil of craft and cunning.
2. Which of the following statements about characterization of Doctor Faustus is
correct?
(a) Wagner is the devil of Faustus
(b) Good Angel and Evil Angel are personifications of Faustus inner turmoil
(c) Lucifer refers to the Planet’s brilliance
(d) Robin learns demon summoning by stealing one of Faustus’ books..
3. Lucifer originally meant Venus also refers to
(a) another name for demon
(b) another name for god
(c) the planet’s brilliance
(d) father of Catholic Church.

Fill in the blanks:
4. Raymond is the King of ......... who serves the Pope.
5. Bruno, a man who would be Pope, selected by the German ......... .
6. Martino, knight in the court of the German Emperor is friend to ......... and Frederick.
7. When Faustus humiliates Benvolio, he seeks ......... .

State whether the following statements are true or false:
8. Faustus performs illusions at Duke of Vanholt court.
9. Hostess treats Robin and his friends badly.
10. Carter meets Faustus while carting hay to town.

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