Doctor Faustus, Christopher Marlowe: Key Quotes & Analysis

Introduction Plot Overview Chapter-wise Summary Analysis Themes Quotes Characters Symbolism "What doctrine call you this? Che serà, serà? What will be, shall be? Divinity, adieu!" At the play's outset, Faustus rejects the concept of predestination and mocks the idea that his fate is predetermined. His dismissal of divine intervention highlights his desire to take control of his own destiny, setting the stage for his subsequent pursuit of power and knowledge. "O, what a world of profit and delight, Of power, of honor and omnipotence, Is promised to the studious artisan!" Faustus's yearning for power and omnipotence underscores his deep-seated pride and ambition. His fixation on the rewards of knowledge suggests that his pursuit is driven more by the thirst for personal glory than genuine intellectual curiosity. "Now, Faustus, must thou needs be damned? Canst thou not be saved? What boots it, then, to think on God or heaven? Away with such vain fancies, and despair.…