Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe: Act-wise Summary
Introduction Plot Overview Chapter-wise Summary Analysis Themes Quotes Characters Symbolism Summary of Act I, Scenes 1-2 Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe Prologue: The Chorus introduces the play as the story of Faustus, a man who, despite being born to ordinary parents in Germany, forsakes theology for the pursuit of dark magic, drawing a parallel with the myth of Icarus. Scene 1.1: Faustus contemplates various fields of knowledge, including logic, medicine, law, and divinity, expressing disillusionment with each due to their limitations. Enchanted by the idea of surpassing the powers of kings, Faustus becomes fascinated by the possibilities offered by magic. Summoning his friends Valdes and Cornelius, Faustus seeks their counsel, believing their guidance will aid him in his magical pursuits. A Good Angel and an Evil Angel appear, each offering contradictory advice on whether Faustus should engage in magic, with the former urging him to abstain from evil pursuits. Despite the Good Angel's w…